Indian Lakes Elementary vs Parkway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Lakes Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
Parkway Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Indian Lakes Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Parkway Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #185 of 1,142 | #480 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1785 of 50,301 | #8531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 516 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 82% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 74.1).
- •Indian Lakes Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Indian Lakes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Indian Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 85.2%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.2).
- •Indian Lakes Elementary is the larger school with 516 students compared with 465.
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 Indian Lakes Elementary better than Parkway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Lakes Elementary ranks higher (86.6 vs 74.1 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 Indian Lakes Elementary and Parkway Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Lakes Elementary: 516. Parkway Elementary: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Lakes Elementary and Parkway Elementary rank in Virginia?
Indian Lakes Elementary is 185th of 1,142 and Parkway Elementary is 480th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).