Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy vs Watkins Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Virginia, United States, 89 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
Watkins Early Childhood Center
Newport News · Public other · Grades PK–PK
326 students
| Measure | Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy Chester, Virginia | Watkins Early Childhood Center Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 326 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 100.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Chester | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 100.6%).
- •Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 14.2).
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 Watkins Early Childhood Center?
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 Watkins Early Childhood Center?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Chester and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy: 326. Watkins Early Childhood Center: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy and Watkins Early Childhood Center rank in Virginia?
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy is unranked and Watkins Early Childhood Center is unranked among other schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).