Chesterfield Elementary vs Richard Bowling Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesterfield Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
Richard Bowling Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Chesterfield Elementary Norfolk, Virginia | Richard Bowling Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1077 of 1,142 | #1073 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #27365 of 50,301 | #26572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 325 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.6% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Bowling Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 46.7).
- •Richard Bowling Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Chesterfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Richard Bowling Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100.6%).
- •Chesterfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.7).
- •Richard Bowling Elementary is the larger school with 492 students compared with 325.
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 Chesterfield Elementary better than Richard Bowling Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Bowling Elementary ranks higher (47.9 vs 46.7 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 Chesterfield Elementary and Richard Bowling Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesterfield Elementary: 325. Richard Bowling Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesterfield Elementary and Richard Bowling Elementary rank in Virginia?
Chesterfield Elementary is 1077th of 1,142 and Richard Bowling Elementary is 1073rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).