Chester Academy vs Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Academy
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
508 students
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
Derry · Public elementary · Grades K–4
485 students
| Measure | Chester Academy Chester, New Hampshire | Ernest P. Barka Elementary School Derry, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #161 of 254 | #127 of 254 |
| National rank | #14318 of 50,301 | #9711 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 508 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 56% |
| city | Chester | Derry |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest P. Barka Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 65.7).
- •Ernest P. Barka Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Ernest P. Barka Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Chester Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 23.5%).
- •Chester Academy does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.1).
- •Chester Academy is the larger school with 508 students compared with 485.
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 Chester Academy better than Ernest P. Barka Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest P. Barka Elementary School ranks higher (72.3 vs 65.7 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 Chester Academy and Ernest P. Barka Elementary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Chester and Derry in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Academy: 508. Ernest P. Barka Elementary School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Academy and Ernest P. Barka Elementary School rank in New Hampshire?
Chester Academy is 161st of 254 and Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is 127th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).