Park View Elementary vs St. Helena 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.
Park View Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
400 students
St. Helena Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students
| Measure | Park View Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia | St. Helena Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #895 of 1,142 | #1117 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #16120 of 50,301 | #35063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 400 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| city | Portsmouth | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 35.4).
- •Park View Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Park View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 42%).
- •St. Helena Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 101%).
- •Park View Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.1).
- •Park View Elementary is the larger school with 400 students compared with 229.
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 Park View Elementary better than St. Helena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Park View Elementary ranks higher (63.0 vs 35.4 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 Park View Elementary and St. Helena Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park View Elementary: 400. St. Helena Elementary: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park View Elementary and St. Helena Elementary rank in Virginia?
Park View Elementary is 895th of 1,142 and St. Helena Elementary is 1117th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).