Bellwood Elementary vs O.B. Gates Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 5.5 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
O.B. Gates Elementary
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students
| Measure | Bellwood Elementary North Chesterfield, Virginia | O.B. Gates Elementary Chesterfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #582 of 1,142 | #422 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10355 of 50,301 | #7279 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 493 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 81% |
| city | North Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •O.B. Gates Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 71.3).
- •O.B. Gates Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •O.B. Gates Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Bellwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 76.9%).
- •O.B. Gates Elementary is the larger school with 620 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 O.B. Gates Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), O.B. Gates Elementary ranks higher (76.1 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 O.B. Gates Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between North Chesterfield and Chesterfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellwood Elementary: 493. O.B. Gates Elementary: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellwood Elementary and O.B. Gates Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bellwood Elementary is 582nd of 1,142 and O.B. Gates Elementary is 422nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).