Joseph H. Saunders Elementary vs Tabb Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.6 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
Tabb Elementary
Yorktown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
707 students
| Measure | Joseph H. Saunders Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Tabb Elementary Yorktown, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1108 of 1,142 | #230 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #33675 of 50,301 | #2292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 660 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.9% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 98% |
| city | Newport News | Yorktown |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tabb Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 37.5).
- •Tabb Elementary does better on math proficiency (98% vs 57%).
- •Tabb Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 48%).
- •Tabb Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 100.9%).
- •Tabb Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.9).
- •Tabb Elementary is the larger school with 707 students compared with 660.
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 Tabb Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tabb Elementary ranks higher (85.4 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 Tabb Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Yorktown in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary: 660. Tabb Elementary: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph H. Saunders Elementary and Tabb Elementary rank in Virginia?
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary is 1108th of 1,142 and Tabb Elementary is 230th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).