Bethel Manor Elementary vs Joseph H. Saunders 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.
Bethel Manor Elementary
Langley A F B · Public elementary · Grades K–5
631 students
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students
| Measure | Bethel Manor Elementary Langley A F B, Virginia | Joseph H. Saunders Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 1,142 | #1108 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3676 of 50,301 | #33675 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 631 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 100.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 57% |
| city | Langley A F B | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethel Manor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 37.5).
- •Bethel Manor Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 57%).
- •Bethel Manor Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 48%).
- •Bethel Manor Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 100.9%).
- •Bethel Manor Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.9).
- •Joseph H. Saunders Elementary is the larger school with 660 students compared with 631.
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 Bethel Manor Elementary better than Joseph H. Saunders Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bethel Manor Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 37.5 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 Bethel Manor Elementary and Joseph H. Saunders Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Langley A F B and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Manor Elementary: 631. Joseph H. Saunders Elementary: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Manor Elementary and Joseph H. Saunders Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bethel Manor Elementary is 309th of 1,142 and Joseph H. Saunders Elementary is 1108th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).