Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary vs Yorktown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
Yorktown Elementary
Yorktown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
599 students
| Measure | Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Yorktown Elementary Yorktown, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1090 of 1,142 | #342 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #29012 of 50,301 | #5009 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 549 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 88% |
| city | Newport News | Yorktown |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yorktown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 44.4).
- •Yorktown Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 63%).
- •Yorktown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 53%).
- •Yorktown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 100%).
- •Yorktown Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.7).
- •Yorktown Elementary is the larger school with 599 students compared with 549.
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 Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary better than Yorktown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Yorktown Elementary ranks higher (80.0 vs 44.4 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 Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary and Yorktown Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Yorktown in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary: 549. Yorktown Elementary: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary and Yorktown Elementary rank in Virginia?
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary is 1090th of 1,142 and Yorktown Elementary is 342nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).