L.F. Palmer Elementary vs Richard T. Yates Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L.F. Palmer Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Richard T. Yates Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | L.F. Palmer Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Richard T. Yates Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1030 of 1,142 | #1028 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #21874 of 50,301 | #21613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 465 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 76% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.7 vs 55.1).
- •Richard T. Yates Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Richard T. Yates Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Richard T. Yates Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 98.3%).
- •L.F. Palmer Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 22.4).
- •L.F. Palmer Elementary is the larger school with 465 students compared with 448.
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 L.F. Palmer Elementary better than Richard T. Yates 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 L.F. Palmer Elementary and Richard T. Yates Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L.F. Palmer Elementary: 465. Richard T. Yates Elementary: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L.F. Palmer Elementary and Richard T. Yates Elementary rank in Virginia?
L.F. Palmer Elementary is 1030th of 1,142 and Richard T. Yates Elementary is 1028th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).