Kiln Creek Elementary vs L.F. Palmer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kiln Creek Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
L.F. Palmer Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Kiln Creek Elementary Newport News, Virginia | L.F. Palmer Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1034 of 1,142 | #1030 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #22297 of 50,301 | #21874 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 553 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.7% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.1 vs 54.7).
- •Kiln Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Kiln Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •L.F. Palmer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 102.7%).
- •L.F. Palmer Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 21.3).
- •Kiln Creek Elementary is the larger school with 553 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 Kiln Creek Elementary better than L.F. Palmer Elementary?
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 Kiln Creek Elementary and L.F. Palmer Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kiln Creek Elementary: 553. L.F. Palmer Elementary: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kiln Creek Elementary and L.F. Palmer Elementary rank in Virginia?
Kiln Creek Elementary is 1034th of 1,142 and L.F. Palmer Elementary is 1030th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).