Bellwood Elementary vs C.E. Curtis Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellwood Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
C.E. Curtis Elementary
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students
| Measure | Bellwood Elementary North Chesterfield, Virginia | C.E. Curtis Elementary Chester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #582 of 1,142 | #478 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10355 of 50,301 | #8497 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 493 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| city | North Chesterfield | Chester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C.E. Curtis Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 71.3).
- •C.E. Curtis Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •C.E. Curtis Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 68%).
- •Bellwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 76.8%).
- •Bellwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.4).
- •C.E. Curtis Elementary is the larger school with 767 students compared with 493.
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 Bellwood Elementary better than C.E. Curtis Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), C.E. Curtis Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 71.3 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 Bellwood Elementary and C.E. Curtis Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between North Chesterfield and Chester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellwood Elementary: 493. C.E. Curtis Elementary: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellwood Elementary and C.E. Curtis Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bellwood Elementary is 582nd of 1,142 and C.E. Curtis Elementary is 478th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).