Nansemond Parkway Elementary vs Oakland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nansemond Parkway Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Oakland Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
| Measure | Nansemond Parkway Elementary Suffolk, Virginia | Oakland Elementary Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #574 of 1,142 | #638 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10200 of 50,301 | #11108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 456 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.3% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 89% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nansemond Parkway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 70.3).
- •Oakland Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Oakland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 69.3%).
- •Nansemond Parkway Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.8).
- •Oakland Elementary is the larger school with 464 students compared with 456.
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 Nansemond Parkway Elementary better than Oakland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nansemond Parkway Elementary ranks higher (71.6 vs 70.3 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 Nansemond Parkway Elementary and Oakland Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nansemond Parkway Elementary: 456. Oakland Elementary: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nansemond Parkway Elementary and Oakland Elementary rank in Virginia?
Nansemond Parkway Elementary is 574th of 1,142 and Oakland Elementary is 638th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).