J.L. Francis Elementary vs Manchester Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.L. Francis Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
Manchester Middle
North Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,109 students
| Measure | J.L. Francis Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Manchester Middle North Chesterfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1045 of 1,142 | #238 of 340 |
| National rank | #23684 of 50,301 | #3497 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 526 | 1,109 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 1,109 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 75.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 79% |
| city | Richmond | North Chesterfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 52.1).
- •Manchester Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Manchester Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 54%).
- •Manchester Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.2% vs 99.2%).
- •J.L. Francis Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.2).
- •Manchester Middle is the larger school with 1,109 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.L. Francis Elementary better than Manchester Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Middle ranks higher (69.3 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.L. Francis Elementary and Manchester Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond and North Chesterfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.L. Francis Elementary: 526. Manchester Middle: 1,109. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.L. Francis Elementary and Manchester Middle rank in Virginia?
J.L. Francis Elementary is 1045th of 1,142 and Manchester Middle is 238th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).