Southside STEM Academy at Campostella vs St. Helena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades K–8
686 students
St. Helena Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students
| Measure | Southside STEM Academy at Campostella Norfolk, Virginia | St. Helena Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1095 of 1,142 | #1117 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #30121 of 50,301 | #35063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 686 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside STEM Academy at Campostella scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 35.4).
- •Southside STEM Academy at Campostella does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Southside STEM Academy at Campostella does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Southside STEM Academy at Campostella does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Southside STEM Academy at Campostella does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.1).
- •Southside STEM Academy at Campostella is the larger school with 686 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 Southside STEM Academy at Campostella better than St. Helena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southside STEM Academy at Campostella ranks higher (42.8 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 Southside STEM Academy at Campostella and St. Helena Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella: 686. St. Helena Elementary: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southside STEM Academy at Campostella and St. Helena Elementary rank in Virginia?
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella is 1095th of 1,142 and St. Helena Elementary is 1117th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).