Coventry Elementary vs Joseph H. Saunders 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.
Coventry Elementary
Yorktown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
630 students
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students
| Measure | Coventry Elementary Yorktown, Virginia | Joseph H. Saunders Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 1,142 | #1108 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2304 of 50,301 | #33675 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 630 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 100.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 57% |
| city | Yorktown | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coventry Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 37.5).
- •Coventry Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 57%).
- •Coventry Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 48%).
- •Coventry Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 100.9%).
- •Coventry 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 630.
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 Coventry Elementary better than Joseph H. Saunders Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Coventry Elementary ranks higher (85.3 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 Coventry Elementary and Joseph H. Saunders Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Yorktown and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coventry Elementary: 630. Joseph H. Saunders Elementary: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coventry Elementary and Joseph H. Saunders Elementary rank in Virginia?
Coventry Elementary is 231st of 1,142 and Joseph H. Saunders Elementary is 1108th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).