Joseph H. Saunders Elementary vs Watkins Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 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
Watkins Early Childhood Center
Newport News · Public other · Grades PK–PK
326 students
| Measure | Joseph H. Saunders Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Watkins Early Childhood Center Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1108 of 1,142 | – |
| National rank | #33675 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 660 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.9% | 100.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watkins Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.6% vs 100.9%).
- •Watkins Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.9).
- •Joseph H. Saunders Elementary is the larger school with 660 students compared with 326.
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 Watkins Early Childhood Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Joseph H. Saunders Elementary and Watkins Early Childhood Center?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary: 660. Watkins Early Childhood Center: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph H. Saunders Elementary and Watkins Early Childhood Center rank in Virginia?
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary is 1108th of 1,142 and Watkins Early Childhood Center is unranked among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).