Mount Pleasant Elementary vs Windy Gap Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Pleasant Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
246 students
Windy Gap Elementary
Hardy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | Windy Gap Elementary Hardy, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #485 of 1,142 | #688 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8592 of 50,301 | #11910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 246 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Roanoke | Hardy |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 69.2).
- •Windy Gap Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Windy Gap Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Mount Pleasant Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 87%).
- •Mount Pleasant Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.6).
- •Windy Gap Elementary is the larger school with 391 students compared with 246.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Pleasant Elementary better than Windy Gap Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Pleasant Elementary ranks higher (74.0 vs 69.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mount Pleasant Elementary and Windy Gap Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Hardy in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Pleasant Elementary: 246. Windy Gap Elementary: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Pleasant Elementary and Windy Gap Elementary rank in Virginia?
Mount Pleasant Elementary is 485th of 1,142 and Windy Gap Elementary is 688th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).