Edwin W. Chittum Elementary vs Hodges Manor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 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
Hodges Manor Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
466 students
| Measure | Edwin W. Chittum Elementary Chesapeake, Virginia | Hodges Manor Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 1,142 | #950 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1574 of 50,301 | #17798 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 762 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 101.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 76% |
| city | Chesapeake | Portsmouth |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwin W. Chittum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 60.6).
- •Edwin W. Chittum Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 76%).
- •Edwin W. Chittum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Edwin W. Chittum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 101.3%).
- •Hodges Manor Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is the larger school with 762 students compared with 466.
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 Hodges Manor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edwin W. Chittum Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 60.6 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 Hodges Manor Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Portsmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary: 762. Hodges Manor Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin W. Chittum Elementary and Hodges Manor Elementary rank in Virginia?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is 169th of 1,142 and Hodges Manor Elementary is 950th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).