Critzer Elementary vs Shelton Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 408 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Critzer Elementary
Pulaski · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
Shelton Park Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Critzer Elementary Pulaski, Virginia | Shelton Park Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #812 of 1,142 | #225 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #14382 of 50,301 | #2227 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 416 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| city | Pulaski | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelton Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 65.6).
- •Shelton Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Shelton Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 62%).
- •Shelton Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 91.3%).
- •Critzer Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.4).
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 Critzer Elementary better than Shelton Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shelton Park Elementary ranks higher (85.5 vs 65.6 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 Critzer Elementary and Shelton Park Elementary?
About 408 km in a straight line, between Pulaski and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Critzer Elementary: 416. Shelton Park Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Critzer Elementary and Shelton Park Elementary rank in Virginia?
Critzer Elementary is 812th of 1,142 and Shelton Park Elementary is 225th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).