Olive Branch Preschool Center vs Simonsdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olive Branch Preschool Center
Portsmouth · Public other · Grades PK–PK
171 students
Simonsdale Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
613 students
| Measure | Olive Branch Preschool Center Portsmouth, Virginia | Simonsdale Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #896 of 1,142 |
| National rank | – | #16129 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 171 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.2% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 78% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simonsdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 101.2%).
- •Olive Branch Preschool Center does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 15.3).
- •Simonsdale Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 171.
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 Olive Branch Preschool Center better than Simonsdale 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 Olive Branch Preschool Center and Simonsdale Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olive Branch Preschool Center: 171. Simonsdale Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olive Branch Preschool Center and Simonsdale Elementary rank in Virginia?
Olive Branch Preschool Center is unranked and Simonsdale Elementary is 896th of 1,142 among other schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).