Churchland Academy Elementary vs Wakefield Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 230 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchland Academy Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
626 students
Wakefield Forest Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
626 students
| Measure | Churchland Academy Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia | Wakefield Forest Elementary Fairfax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #934 of 1,142 | #92 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #17254 of 50,301 | #810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 626 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 118.1% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 94% |
| city | Portsmouth | Fairfax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wakefield Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 61.3).
- •Wakefield Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 82%).
- •Wakefield Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 76%).
- •Wakefield Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 118.1%).
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 Churchland Academy Elementary better than Wakefield Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wakefield Forest Elementary ranks higher (89.9 vs 61.3 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 Churchland Academy Elementary and Wakefield Forest Elementary?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Fairfax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Churchland Academy Elementary: 626. Wakefield Forest Elementary: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Churchland Academy Elementary and Wakefield Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Churchland Academy Elementary is 934th of 1,142 and Wakefield Forest Elementary is 92nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).