Chamberlayne Elementary vs Longdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.2 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
Longdale Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Chamberlayne Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Longdale Elementary Glen Allen, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #987 of 1,142 | #913 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #19107 of 50,301 | #16586 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 389 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| city | Richmond | Glen Allen |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 58.6).
- •Longdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Chamberlayne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 89.3%).
- •Longdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.4).
- •Longdale Elementary is the larger school with 476 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 Longdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longdale Elementary ranks higher (62.3 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 Longdale Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Glen Allen in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chamberlayne Elementary: 389. Longdale Elementary: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chamberlayne Elementary and Longdale Elementary rank in Virginia?
Chamberlayne Elementary is 987th of 1,142 and Longdale Elementary is 913th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).