Bensley Elementary vs Broad Rock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bensley Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students
Broad Rock Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students
| Measure | Bensley Elementary North Chesterfield, Virginia | Broad Rock Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #522 of 1,142 | #1052 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9228 of 50,301 | #24245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 615 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 68% |
| city | North Chesterfield | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bensley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 51.3).
- •Bensley Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 68%).
- •Bensley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •Bensley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Bensley Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.9).
- •Bensley Elementary is the larger school with 615 students compared with 612.
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 Bensley Elementary better than Broad Rock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bensley Elementary ranks higher (73.0 vs 51.3 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 Bensley Elementary and Broad Rock Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between North Chesterfield and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bensley Elementary: 615. Broad Rock Elementary: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bensley Elementary and Broad Rock Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bensley Elementary is 522nd of 1,142 and Broad Rock Elementary is 1052nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).