New Castle Elementary vs Salem Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Castle Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
728 students
Salem Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
| Measure | New Castle Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Salem Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #276 of 1,142 | #269 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2911 of 50,301 | #2805 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 728 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 94% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.0 vs 84.2).
- •Salem Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 93%).
- •Salem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 88%).
- •New Castle Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 33.8%).
- •Salem Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.7).
- •New Castle Elementary is the larger school with 728 students compared with 541.
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 New Castle Elementary better than Salem 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 New Castle Elementary and Salem Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Castle Elementary: 728. Salem Elementary: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Castle Elementary and Salem Elementary rank in Virginia?
New Castle Elementary is 276th of 1,142 and Salem Elementary is 269th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).