Harrowgate Elementary vs Marguerite F. Christian Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrowgate Elementary
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary
Colonial Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
| Measure | Harrowgate Elementary Chester, Virginia | Marguerite F. Christian Elementary Colonial Heights, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #656 of 1,142 | #561 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11376 of 50,301 | #10013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 486 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| city | Chester | Colonial Heights |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marguerite F. Christian Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 69.9).
- •Marguerite F. Christian Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Marguerite F. Christian Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Harrowgate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 76.2%).
- •Marguerite F. Christian Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.8).
- •Marguerite F. Christian Elementary is the larger school with 642 students compared with 486.
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 Harrowgate Elementary better than Marguerite F. Christian Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marguerite F. Christian Elementary ranks higher (71.9 vs 69.9 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 Harrowgate Elementary and Marguerite F. Christian Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Chester and Colonial Heights in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrowgate Elementary: 486. Marguerite F. Christian Elementary: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrowgate Elementary and Marguerite F. Christian Elementary rank in Virginia?
Harrowgate Elementary is 656th of 1,142 and Marguerite F. Christian Elementary is 561st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).