Luther W. Machen Elementary vs Paul Burbank Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Luther W. Machen Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Paul Burbank Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | Luther W. Machen Elementary Hampton, Virginia | Paul Burbank Elementary Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1017 of 1,142 | #823 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #20598 of 50,301 | #14548 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 430 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Burbank Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 56.5).
- •Paul Burbank Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Paul Burbank Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Paul Burbank Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 95.1%).
- •Luther W. Machen Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •Paul Burbank Elementary is the larger school with 432 students compared with 430.
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 Luther W. Machen Elementary better than Paul Burbank Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Burbank Elementary ranks higher (65.4 vs 56.5 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 Luther W. Machen Elementary and Paul Burbank Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Luther W. Machen Elementary: 430. Paul Burbank Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Luther W. Machen Elementary and Paul Burbank Elementary rank in Virginia?
Luther W. Machen Elementary is 1017th of 1,142 and Paul Burbank Elementary is 823rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).