Parkway Elementary vs Rosemont Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Rosemont Forest Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
| Measure | Parkway Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Rosemont Forest Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #480 of 1,142 | #255 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8531 of 50,301 | #2636 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 465 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rosemont Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 74.1).
- •Rosemont Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Rosemont Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Rosemont Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 85.2%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.0).
- •Rosemont Forest Elementary is the larger school with 497 students compared with 465.
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 Parkway Elementary better than Rosemont Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rosemont Forest Elementary ranks higher (84.6 vs 74.1 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 Parkway Elementary and Rosemont Forest Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway Elementary: 465. Rosemont Forest Elementary: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway Elementary and Rosemont Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Parkway Elementary is 480th of 1,142 and Rosemont Forest Elementary is 255th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).