Mary S. Peake Elementary vs William Mason Cooper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary S. Peake Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
William Mason Cooper Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Mary S. Peake Elementary Hampton, Virginia | William Mason Cooper Elementary Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #887 of 1,142 | #801 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15929 of 50,301 | #14145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 404 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Mason Cooper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 63.3).
- •William Mason Cooper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Mary S. Peake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 95.3%).
- •Mary S. Peake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
- •Mary S. Peake Elementary is the larger school with 404 students compared with 386.
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 Mary S. Peake Elementary better than William Mason Cooper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William Mason Cooper Elementary ranks higher (66.0 vs 63.3 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 Mary S. Peake Elementary and William Mason Cooper Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary S. Peake Elementary: 404. William Mason Cooper Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary S. Peake Elementary and William Mason Cooper Elementary rank in Virginia?
Mary S. Peake Elementary is 887th of 1,142 and William Mason Cooper Elementary is 801st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).