Elizabeth Scott Elementary vs Patrick Copeland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Scott Elementary
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students
Patrick Copeland Elementary
Hopewell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Scott Elementary Chester, Virginia | Patrick Copeland Elementary Hopewell, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 1,142 | #910 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6745 of 50,301 | #16470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 729 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 79% |
| city | Chester | Hopewell |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Scott Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 62.5).
- •Elizabeth Scott Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 79%).
- •Elizabeth Scott Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 69%).
- •Elizabeth Scott Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 100%).
- •Elizabeth Scott Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •Elizabeth Scott Elementary is the larger school with 729 students compared with 579.
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 Elizabeth Scott Elementary better than Patrick Copeland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth Scott Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 62.5 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 Elizabeth Scott Elementary and Patrick Copeland Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Chester and Hopewell in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Scott Elementary: 729. Patrick Copeland Elementary: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Scott Elementary and Patrick Copeland Elementary rank in Virginia?
Elizabeth Scott Elementary is 403rd of 1,142 and Patrick Copeland Elementary is 910th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).