Spotswood Elementary vs Waterman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spotswood Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
Waterman Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
| Measure | Spotswood Elementary Harrisonburg, Virginia | Waterman Elementary Harrisonburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1085 of 1,142 | #912 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #28204 of 50,301 | #16559 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 468 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| city | Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 45.6).
- •Waterman Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Waterman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Spotswood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 87.1%).
- •Spotswood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •Waterman Elementary is the larger school with 557 students compared with 468.
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 Spotswood Elementary better than Waterman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waterman Elementary ranks higher (62.4 vs 45.6 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 Spotswood Elementary and Waterman Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Harrisonburg and Harrisonburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Spotswood Elementary: 468. Waterman Elementary: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Spotswood Elementary and Waterman Elementary rank in Virginia?
Spotswood Elementary is 1085th of 1,142 and Waterman Elementary is 912th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).