Edwin W. Chittum Elementary vs Southwestern Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 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
Southwestern Elementary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
| Measure | Edwin W. Chittum Elementary Chesapeake, Virginia | Southwestern Elementary Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #169 of 1,142 | #699 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1574 of 50,301 | #12098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 762 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 78% |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwin W. Chittum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 68.9).
- •Edwin W. Chittum Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 78%).
- •Edwin W. Chittum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Edwin W. Chittum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 74.1%).
- •Southwestern Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.2).
- •Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is the larger school with 762 students compared with 549.
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 Southwestern Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edwin W. Chittum Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 68.9 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 Southwestern Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary: 762. Southwestern Elementary: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin W. Chittum Elementary and Southwestern Elementary rank in Virginia?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is 169th of 1,142 and Southwestern Elementary is 699th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).