Edwin W. Chittum Elementary vs Florence Bowser Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students
Florence Bowser Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
926 students
| Measure | Edwin W. Chittum Elementary Chesapeake, Virginia | Florence Bowser Elementary Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 1,142 | #1132 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1574 of 50,301 | #39192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 762 | 926 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 926 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | – |
| Math proficiency | 88% | – |
| city | Chesapeake | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwin W. Chittum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 29.0).
- •Edwin W. Chittum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 69.3%).
- •Edwin W. Chittum Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 21.0).
- •Florence Bowser Elementary is the larger school with 926 students compared with 762.
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 Edwin W. Chittum Elementary better than Florence Bowser Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edwin W. Chittum Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 29.0 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 Edwin W. Chittum Elementary and Florence Bowser Elementary?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary: 762. Florence Bowser Elementary: 926. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin W. Chittum Elementary and Florence Bowser Elementary rank in Virginia?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is 169th of 1,142 and Florence Bowser Elementary is 1132nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).