Bayside Elementary vs Shelton Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayside Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students
Shelton Park Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Bayside Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Shelton Park Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #560 of 1,142 | #225 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9974 of 50,301 | #2227 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 546 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelton Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 71.9).
- •Shelton Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Shelton Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 72%).
- •Shelton Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 86.1%).
- •Bayside Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.4).
- •Bayside Elementary is the larger school with 546 students compared with 416.
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 Bayside Elementary better than Shelton Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shelton Park Elementary ranks higher (85.5 vs 71.9 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 Bayside Elementary and Shelton Park Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayside Elementary: 546. Shelton Park Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside Elementary and Shelton Park Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bayside Elementary is 560th of 1,142 and Shelton Park Elementary is 225th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).