Sandusky Elementary vs Sheffield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandusky Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
Sheffield Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Sandusky Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia | Sheffield Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #717 of 1,142 | #788 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #12387 of 50,301 | #13861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 316 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | Lynchburg | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandusky Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 66.4).
- •Sandusky Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Sheffield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 93.4%).
- •Sheffield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.2).
- •Sheffield Elementary is the larger school with 443 students compared with 316.
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 Sandusky Elementary better than Sheffield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandusky Elementary ranks higher (68.5 vs 66.4 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 Sandusky Elementary and Sheffield Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sandusky Elementary: 316. Sheffield Elementary: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sandusky Elementary and Sheffield Elementary rank in Virginia?
Sandusky Elementary is 717th of 1,142 and Sheffield Elementary is 788th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).