Churchland Elementary vs Western Branch Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchland Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
721 students
Western Branch Primary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
801 students
| Measure | Churchland Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia | Western Branch Primary Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #876 of 1,142 | #1125 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15714 of 50,301 | #36637 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 721 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | – |
| Math proficiency | 87% | – |
| city | Portsmouth | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Churchland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 33.0).
- •Western Branch Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Churchland Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.7).
- •Western Branch Primary is the larger school with 801 students compared with 721.
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 Elementary better than Western Branch Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Churchland Elementary ranks higher (63.6 vs 33.0 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 Elementary and Western Branch Primary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Churchland Elementary: 721. Western Branch Primary: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Churchland Elementary and Western Branch Primary rank in Virginia?
Churchland Elementary is 876th of 1,142 and Western Branch Primary is 1125th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).