Deer Park Elementary vs Joseph H. Saunders Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Park Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students
| Measure | Deer Park Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Joseph H. Saunders Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #889 of 1,142 | #1108 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15978 of 50,301 | #33675 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 433 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.9% | 100.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 57% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 37.5).
- •Deer Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 57%).
- •Deer Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 48%).
- •Deer Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.9).
- •Joseph H. Saunders Elementary is the larger school with 660 students compared with 433.
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 Deer Park Elementary better than Joseph H. Saunders Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Park Elementary ranks higher (63.2 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 Deer Park Elementary and Joseph H. Saunders Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Park Elementary: 433. Joseph H. Saunders Elementary: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Park Elementary and Joseph H. Saunders Elementary rank in Virginia?
Deer Park Elementary is 889th of 1,142 and Joseph H. Saunders Elementary is 1108th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).