Virginia Heights Elementary vs Wasena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Virginia Heights Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students
Wasena Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students
| Measure | Virginia Heights Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | Wasena Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #687 of 1,142 | #845 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11904 of 50,301 | #14945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 245 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 64.8).
- •Virginia Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Wasena Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100% vs 102.4%).
- •Virginia Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.7).
- •Wasena Elementary is the larger school with 247 students compared with 245.
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 Virginia Heights Elementary better than Wasena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia Heights Elementary ranks higher (69.2 vs 64.8 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 Virginia Heights Elementary and Wasena Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Virginia Heights Elementary: 245. Wasena Elementary: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Virginia Heights Elementary and Wasena Elementary rank in Virginia?
Virginia Heights Elementary is 687th of 1,142 and Wasena Elementary is 845th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).