B.C. Charles Elementary vs H.M. Pearson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 200 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B.C. Charles Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
H.M. Pearson Elementary
Catlett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
| Measure | B.C. Charles Elementary Newport News, Virginia | H.M. Pearson Elementary Catlett, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1044 of 1,142 | #531 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #23589 of 50,301 | #9377 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 388 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| city | Newport News | Catlett |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H.M. Pearson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 52.2).
- •H.M. Pearson Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •H.M. Pearson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 99.7%).
- •H.M. Pearson Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 20.4).
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 B.C. Charles Elementary better than H.M. Pearson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), H.M. Pearson Elementary ranks higher (72.8 vs 52.2 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 B.C. Charles Elementary and H.M. Pearson Elementary?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Catlett in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B.C. Charles Elementary: 388. H.M. Pearson Elementary: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B.C. Charles Elementary and H.M. Pearson Elementary rank in Virginia?
B.C. Charles Elementary is 1044th of 1,142 and H.M. Pearson Elementary is 531st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).