Arrowhead Elementary vs Kempsville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowhead Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
Kempsville Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
| Measure | Arrowhead Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Kempsville Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #369 of 1,142 | #172 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5889 of 50,301 | #1582 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 500 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 92% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kempsville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 78.4).
- •Kempsville Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Kempsville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 85%).
- •Kempsville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 68.4%).
- •Arrowhead Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.8).
- •Arrowhead Elementary is the larger school with 500 students compared with 498.
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 Arrowhead Elementary better than Kempsville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kempsville Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 78.4 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 Arrowhead Elementary and Kempsville Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowhead Elementary: 500. Kempsville Elementary: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowhead Elementary and Kempsville Elementary rank in Virginia?
Arrowhead Elementary is 369th of 1,142 and Kempsville Elementary is 172nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).