Luxford Elementary vs Newtown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Luxford Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Newtown Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
409 students
| Measure | Luxford Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Newtown Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #435 of 1,142 | #781 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7528 of 50,301 | #13658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 476 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 81% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Luxford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 66.7).
- •Luxford Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Luxford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Luxford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 96.8%).
- •Newtown Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.2).
- •Luxford Elementary is the larger school with 476 students compared with 409.
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 Luxford Elementary better than Newtown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Luxford Elementary ranks higher (75.7 vs 66.7 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 Luxford Elementary and Newtown Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Luxford Elementary: 476. Newtown Elementary: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Luxford Elementary and Newtown Elementary rank in Virginia?
Luxford Elementary is 435th of 1,142 and Newtown Elementary is 781st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).