Burr District Elementary School vs Chester Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burr District Elementary School
Higganum · Public elementary · Grades K–3
278 students
Chester Elementary School
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
198 students
| Measure | Burr District Elementary School Higganum, Connecticut | Chester Elementary School Chester, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #113 of 596 | #91 of 596 |
| National rank | #1738 of 50,301 | #1168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 278 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| city | Higganum | Chester |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 86.7).
- •Chester Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Burr District Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 28.3%).
- •Burr District Elementary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 198.
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 Burr District Elementary School better than Chester Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chester Elementary School ranks higher (88.4 vs 86.7 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 Burr District Elementary School and Chester Elementary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Higganum and Chester in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr District Elementary School: 278. Chester Elementary School: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr District Elementary School and Chester Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Burr District Elementary School is 113th of 596 and Chester Elementary School is 91st of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).