General Stanford Elementary vs Katherine Johnson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General Stanford Elementary
Ft. Eustis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Katherine Johnson Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
| Measure | General Stanford Elementary Ft. Eustis, Virginia | Katherine Johnson Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #925 of 1,142 | #1058 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #16917 of 50,301 | #24817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 430 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 73% |
| city | Ft. Eustis | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •General Stanford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 50.5).
- •General Stanford Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 73%).
- •General Stanford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 57%).
- •Katherine Johnson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.5%).
- •Katherine Johnson Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.5).
- •Katherine Johnson Elementary is the larger school with 553 students compared with 430.
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 General Stanford Elementary better than Katherine Johnson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), General Stanford Elementary ranks higher (61.8 vs 50.5 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 General Stanford Elementary and Katherine Johnson Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Ft. Eustis and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
General Stanford Elementary: 430. Katherine Johnson Elementary: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do General Stanford Elementary and Katherine Johnson Elementary rank in Virginia?
General Stanford Elementary is 925th of 1,142 and Katherine Johnson Elementary is 1058th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).