Shoemaker Elementary vs Yuma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shoemaker Elementary
Gate City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
419 students
Yuma Elementary
Gate City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
199 students
| Measure | Shoemaker Elementary Gate City, Virginia | Yuma Elementary Gate City, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #318 of 1,142 | #412 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4021 of 50,301 | #6918 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 419 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 92% |
| city | Gate City | Gate City |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shoemaker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 76.7).
- •Yuma Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 90%).
- •Yuma Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Shoemaker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 80.4%).
- •Shoemaker Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.4).
- •Shoemaker Elementary is the larger school with 419 students compared with 199.
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 Shoemaker Elementary better than Yuma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shoemaker Elementary ranks higher (81.8 vs 76.7 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 Shoemaker Elementary and Yuma Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Gate City and Gate City in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shoemaker Elementary: 419. Yuma Elementary: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shoemaker Elementary and Yuma Elementary rank in Virginia?
Shoemaker Elementary is 318th of 1,142 and Yuma Elementary is 412th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).