J.A. Chalkley Elementary vs River City Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 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
River City Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,150 students
| Measure | J.A. Chalkley Elementary Chesterfield, Virginia | River City Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #637 of 1,142 | #336 of 340 |
| National rank | #11091 of 50,301 | #10516 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 835 | 1,150 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 1,150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 38% |
| city | Chesterfield | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.A. Chalkley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 36.7).
- •J.A. Chalkley Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 38%).
- •J.A. Chalkley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •J.A. Chalkley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 99%).
- •J.A. Chalkley Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.5).
- •River City Middle is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 835.
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 River City Middle?
On the Success Index (US), J.A. Chalkley Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 36.7 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 River City Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.A. Chalkley Elementary: 835. River City Middle: 1,150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.A. Chalkley Elementary and River City Middle rank in Virginia?
J.A. Chalkley Elementary is 637th of 1,142 and River City Middle is 336th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).