J.A. Chalkley Elementary vs J.L. Francis Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.A. Chalkley Elementary
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
835 students
J.L. Francis Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
| Measure | J.A. Chalkley Elementary Chesterfield, Virginia | J.L. Francis Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #637 of 1,142 | #1045 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11091 of 50,301 | #23684 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 835 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| city | Chesterfield | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.A. Chalkley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 52.1).
- •J.A. Chalkley Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •J.A. Chalkley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •J.A. Chalkley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 99.2%).
- •J.A. Chalkley Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.2).
- •J.A. Chalkley Elementary is the larger school with 835 students compared with 526.
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 J.A. Chalkley Elementary better than J.L. Francis Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J.A. Chalkley Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 52.1 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 J.A. Chalkley Elementary and J.L. Francis Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.A. Chalkley Elementary: 835. J.L. Francis Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.A. Chalkley Elementary and J.L. Francis Elementary rank in Virginia?
J.A. Chalkley Elementary is 637th of 1,142 and J.L. Francis Elementary is 1045th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).