B.C. Charles Elementary vs Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 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
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
| Measure | B.C. Charles Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Willis A. Jenkins Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1044 of 1,142 | #1056 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #23589 of 50,301 | #24576 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 388 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •B.C. Charles Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 50.9).
- •Willis A. Jenkins Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •B.C. Charles Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •B.C. Charles Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100%).
- •Willis A. Jenkins Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 20.4).
- •Willis A. Jenkins Elementary is the larger school with 507 students compared with 388.
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 Willis A. Jenkins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), B.C. Charles Elementary ranks higher (52.2 vs 50.9 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 Willis A. Jenkins Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B.C. Charles Elementary: 388. Willis A. Jenkins Elementary: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B.C. Charles Elementary and Willis A. Jenkins Elementary rank in Virginia?
B.C. Charles Elementary is 1044th of 1,142 and Willis A. Jenkins Elementary is 1056th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).