Elk Garden School vs Zela Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 198 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Garden School
Elk Garden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
66 students
Zela Elementary School
Summersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
67 students
| Measure | Elk Garden School Elk Garden, West Virginia | Zela Elementary School Summersville, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 390 | #312 of 390 |
| National rank | #21147 of 50,301 | #32798 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 66 | 67 |
| Enrollment | 66 | 67 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Elk Garden | Summersville |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Garden School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 38.8).
- •Elk Garden School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Elk Garden School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 9.6).
- •Zela Elementary School is the larger school with 67 students compared with 66.
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 Elk Garden School better than Zela Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Garden School ranks higher (55.7 vs 38.8 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 Elk Garden School and Zela Elementary School?
About 198 km in a straight line, between Elk Garden and Summersville in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Garden School: 66. Zela Elementary School: 67. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Garden School and Zela Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Elk Garden School is 161st of 390 and Zela Elementary School is 312th of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).