Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy vs Marguerite F. Christian Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy
Chester · Public other · Grades PK–PK
326 students
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary
Colonial Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
| Measure | Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy Chester, Virginia | Marguerite F. Christian Elementary Colonial Heights, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #561 of 1,142 |
| National rank | – | #10013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 326 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 74% |
| city | Chester | Colonial Heights |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marguerite F. Christian Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 81%).
- •Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.7).
- •Marguerite F. Christian Elementary is the larger school with 642 students compared with 326.
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 Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy better than Marguerite F. Christian Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy and Marguerite F. Christian Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Chester and Colonial Heights in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy: 326. Marguerite F. Christian Elementary: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy and Marguerite F. Christian Elementary rank in Virginia?
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy is unranked and Marguerite F. Christian Elementary is 561st of 1,142 among other schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).