Jamestown Elementary vs Nansemond Parkway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 242 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jamestown Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Nansemond Parkway Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
| Measure | Jamestown Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Nansemond Parkway Elementary Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 97 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,142 | #574 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #30 of 50,301 | #10200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 456 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.9% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 82% |
| city | Arlington | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jamestown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.8 vs 71.6).
- •Jamestown Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 82%).
- •Jamestown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 77%).
- •Jamestown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.9% vs 69.3%).
- •Jamestown Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.7).
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 Jamestown Elementary better than Nansemond Parkway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jamestown Elementary ranks higher (96.8 vs 71.6 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 Jamestown Elementary and Nansemond Parkway Elementary?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jamestown Elementary: 456. Nansemond Parkway Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jamestown Elementary and Nansemond Parkway Elementary rank in Virginia?
Jamestown Elementary is 2nd of 1,142 and Nansemond Parkway Elementary is 574th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).