O.B. Gates Elementary vs Salem Church Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
O.B. Gates Elementary
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students
Salem Church Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
| Measure | O.B. Gates Elementary Chesterfield, Virginia | Salem Church Elementary North Chesterfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #422 of 1,142 | #580 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7279 of 50,301 | #10284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 620 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.9% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 79% |
| city | Chesterfield | North Chesterfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •O.B. Gates Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 71.5).
- •O.B. Gates Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •O.B. Gates Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Salem Church Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 76.9%).
- •O.B. Gates Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.7).
- •O.B. Gates Elementary is the larger school with 620 students compared with 574.
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 O.B. Gates Elementary better than Salem Church Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), O.B. Gates Elementary ranks higher (76.1 vs 71.5 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 O.B. Gates Elementary and Salem Church Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and North Chesterfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
O.B. Gates Elementary: 620. Salem Church Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do O.B. Gates Elementary and Salem Church Elementary rank in Virginia?
O.B. Gates Elementary is 422nd of 1,142 and Salem Church Elementary is 580th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).