Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary vs Sonnie Penn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
Sonnie Penn Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
744 students
| Measure | Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary Woodbridge, Virginia | Sonnie Penn Elementary Woodbridge, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #473 of 1,142 | #502 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8353 of 50,301 | #8882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 379 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 93% |
| city | Woodbridge | Woodbridge |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.4 vs 73.6).
- •Sonnie Penn Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 84%).
- •Sonnie Penn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 76%).
- •Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.9).
- •Sonnie Penn Elementary is the larger school with 744 students compared with 379.
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 Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary better than Sonnie Penn Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary and Sonnie Penn Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Woodbridge and Woodbridge in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary: 379. Sonnie Penn Elementary: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary and Sonnie Penn Elementary rank in Virginia?
Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary is 473rd of 1,142 and Sonnie Penn Elementary is 502nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).