Douglass Park Elementary vs Waterview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglass Park Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
510 students
Waterview Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
576 students
| Measure | Douglass Park Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia | Waterview Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1110 of 1,142 | #1049 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #33963 of 50,301 | #24009 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 510 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.9% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 65% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 37.0).
- •Waterview Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 46%).
- •Waterview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Waterview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 102.9%).
- •Waterview Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.5).
- •Waterview Elementary is the larger school with 576 students compared with 510.
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 Douglass Park Elementary better than Waterview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waterview Elementary ranks higher (51.7 vs 37.0 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 Douglass Park Elementary and Waterview Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglass Park Elementary: 510. Waterview Elementary: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglass Park Elementary and Waterview Elementary rank in Virginia?
Douglass Park Elementary is 1110th of 1,142 and Waterview Elementary is 1049th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).