J.A. Chalkley Elementary vs Jacobs Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.5 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
Jacobs Road Elementary
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
716 students
| Measure | J.A. Chalkley Elementary Chesterfield, Virginia | Jacobs Road Elementary Chesterfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #637 of 1,142 | #475 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11091 of 50,301 | #8394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 835 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 85% |
| city | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacobs Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 70.3).
- •Jacobs Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 75%).
- •Jacobs Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 62%).
- •Jacobs Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 77.7%).
- •J.A. Chalkley Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.5).
- •J.A. Chalkley Elementary is the larger school with 835 students compared with 716.
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 Jacobs Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jacobs Road Elementary ranks higher (74.3 vs 70.3 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 Jacobs Road Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.A. Chalkley Elementary: 835. Jacobs Road Elementary: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.A. Chalkley Elementary and Jacobs Road Elementary rank in Virginia?
J.A. Chalkley Elementary is 637th of 1,142 and Jacobs Road Elementary is 475th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).