Park View Elementary vs Waterview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.0 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
Waterview Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
576 students
| Measure | Park View Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia | Waterview Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #895 of 1,142 | #1049 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #16120 of 50,301 | #24009 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 400 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 65% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 51.7).
- •Park View Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Park View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 59%).
- •Waterview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 101%).
- •Park View Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.2).
- •Waterview Elementary is the larger school with 576 students compared with 400.
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 Waterview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Park View Elementary ranks higher (63.0 vs 51.7 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 Waterview Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park View Elementary: 400. Waterview Elementary: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park View Elementary and Waterview Elementary rank in Virginia?
Park View Elementary is 895th of 1,142 and Waterview Elementary is 1049th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).