David A. Dutrow Elementary vs Knollwood Meadows 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.
David A. Dutrow Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
Knollwood Meadows Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | David A. Dutrow Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Knollwood Meadows Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1014 of 1,142 | #966 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #20384 of 50,301 | #18338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 341 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 86% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knollwood Meadows Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 56.8).
- •Knollwood Meadows Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 78%).
- •Knollwood Meadows Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Knollwood Meadows Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.7%).
- •David A. Dutrow Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 20.0).
- •Knollwood Meadows Elementary is the larger school with 460 students compared with 341.
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 David A. Dutrow Elementary better than Knollwood Meadows Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Knollwood Meadows Elementary ranks higher (59.8 vs 56.8 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 David A. Dutrow Elementary and Knollwood Meadows Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David A. Dutrow Elementary: 341. Knollwood Meadows Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David A. Dutrow Elementary and Knollwood Meadows Elementary rank in Virginia?
David A. Dutrow Elementary is 1014th of 1,142 and Knollwood Meadows Elementary is 966th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).