L.F. Palmer Elementary vs Joseph H. Saunders Elementary
L.F. Palmer Elementary has a higher overall rating of 4.2/10 compared to 2.2/10. In math proficiency, L.F. Palmer Elementary leads at 75.0%.
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L.F. Palmer Elementary
Newport News, VA
4.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
477 students
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary
Newport News, VA
2.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
671 students
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| Metric | L.F. Palmer Elementary | Joseph H. Saunders Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.2 / 10 | 2.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.6 | 2.3 |
| Growth Score | 5.2 | 2.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 97.2% |
| Environment Score | 2.6 | 2.1 |
| State Rank | #1,574 of 1,854 | #1,831 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 15th | 1th |
Test Scores
| Subject | L.F. Palmer Elementary | Joseph H. Saunders Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 75.0% | 57.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 64.0% | 48.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | L.F. Palmer Elementary | Joseph H. Saunders Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 477 | 671 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.2% | 97.2% |
| District | Newport News City Public Schools | Newport News City Public Schools |
| City | Newport News | Newport News |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Newport News (23602) | Newport News (23601) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,487 | $71,345 |
| Median Home Value | $270,200 | $235,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,446 | $1,231 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 36.2% | 27.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 22 min |