Edwin W. Chittum Elementary vs Olive Branch Preschool Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 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
Olive Branch Preschool Center
Portsmouth · Public other · Grades PK–PK
171 students
| Measure | Edwin W. Chittum Elementary Chesapeake, Virginia | Olive Branch Preschool Center Portsmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #169 of 1,142 | – |
| National rank | #1574 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 762 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 101.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | – |
| Math proficiency | 88% | – |
| city | Chesapeake | Portsmouth |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwin W. Chittum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 101.2%).
- •Olive Branch Preschool Center does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 15.2).
- •Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is the larger school with 762 students compared with 171.
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 Olive Branch Preschool Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edwin W. Chittum Elementary and Olive Branch Preschool Center?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Portsmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary: 762. Olive Branch Preschool Center: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin W. Chittum Elementary and Olive Branch Preschool Center rank in Virginia?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is 169th of 1,142 and Olive Branch Preschool Center is unranked among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).