Chamberlayne Elementary vs Lakeside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chamberlayne Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
Lakeside Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Chamberlayne Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Lakeside Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #987 of 1,142 | #865 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #19107 of 50,301 | #15382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 389 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 58.6).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Chamberlayne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 89.9%).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.4).
- •Lakeside Elementary is the larger school with 397 students compared with 389.
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 Chamberlayne Elementary better than Lakeside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Elementary ranks higher (64.1 vs 58.6 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 Chamberlayne Elementary and Lakeside Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chamberlayne Elementary: 389. Lakeside Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chamberlayne Elementary and Lakeside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Chamberlayne Elementary is 987th of 1,142 and Lakeside Elementary is 865th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).