Hermitage Elementary vs Shelton Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 668 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hermitage Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
Shelton Park Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Hermitage Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Shelton Park Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #326 of 1,142 | #225 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4415 of 50,301 | #2227 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 552 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 92% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelton Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 81.0).
- •Shelton Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 89%).
- •Shelton Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •Hermitage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 47.6%).
- •Shelton Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.2).
- •Hermitage Elementary is the larger school with 552 students compared with 416.
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 Hermitage Elementary better than Shelton Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shelton Park Elementary ranks higher (85.5 vs 81.0 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 Hermitage Elementary and Shelton Park Elementary?
About 668 m in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hermitage Elementary: 552. Shelton Park Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hermitage Elementary and Shelton Park Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hermitage Elementary is 326th of 1,142 and Shelton Park Elementary is 225th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).