Alfred S. Forrest Elementary vs Carver Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Carver Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
| Measure | Alfred S. Forrest Elementary Hampton, Virginia | Carver Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #879 of 1,142 | #1102 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15764 of 50,301 | #31193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 499 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 101.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| city | Hampton | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alfred S. Forrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 41.1).
- •Alfred S. Forrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Alfred S. Forrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 48%).
- •Alfred S. Forrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 101.3%).
- •Alfred S. Forrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.1).
- •Carver Elementary is the larger school with 634 students compared with 499.
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 Alfred S. Forrest Elementary better than Carver Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alfred S. Forrest Elementary ranks higher (63.5 vs 41.1 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 Alfred S. Forrest Elementary and Carver Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary: 499. Carver Elementary: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred S. Forrest Elementary and Carver Elementary rank in Virginia?
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary is 879th of 1,142 and Carver Elementary is 1102nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).