Joseph H. Saunders Elementary vs L.F. Palmer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students
L.F. Palmer Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Joseph H. Saunders Elementary Newport News, Virginia | L.F. Palmer Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1108 of 1,142 | #1030 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #33675 of 50,301 | #21874 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 660 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.9% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L.F. Palmer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 37.5).
- •L.F. Palmer Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •L.F. Palmer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •L.F. Palmer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 100.9%).
- •L.F. Palmer Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.9).
- •Joseph H. Saunders Elementary is the larger school with 660 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 Joseph H. Saunders Elementary better than L.F. Palmer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), L.F. Palmer Elementary ranks higher (54.7 vs 37.5 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 Joseph H. Saunders Elementary and L.F. Palmer Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary: 660. L.F. Palmer Elementary: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph H. Saunders Elementary and L.F. Palmer Elementary rank in Virginia?
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary is 1108th of 1,142 and L.F. Palmer Elementary is 1030th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).