Kempsville Meadows Elementary vs Providence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kempsville Meadows Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
Providence Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students
| Measure | Kempsville Meadows Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Providence Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #148 of 1,142 | #284 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1360 of 50,301 | #3108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 438 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 94% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kempsville Meadows Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 83.6).
- •Providence Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 90%).
- •Providence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •Providence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 43.8%).
- •Kempsville Meadows Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.2).
- •Providence Elementary is the larger school with 547 students compared with 438.
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 Kempsville Meadows Elementary better than Providence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kempsville Meadows Elementary ranks higher (87.8 vs 83.6 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 Kempsville Meadows Elementary and Providence Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kempsville Meadows Elementary: 438. Providence Elementary: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kempsville Meadows Elementary and Providence Elementary rank in Virginia?
Kempsville Meadows Elementary is 148th of 1,142 and Providence Elementary is 284th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).