Providence Elementary vs W.W. Gordon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Providence Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
682 students
W.W. Gordon Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
628 students
| Measure | Providence Elementary North Chesterfield, Virginia | W.W. Gordon Elementary North Chesterfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #497 of 1,142 | #190 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8800 of 50,301 | #1841 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 682 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 90% |
| city | North Chesterfield | North Chesterfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W.W. Gordon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 73.7).
- •W.W. Gordon Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 80%).
- •W.W. Gordon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 73%).
- •W.W. Gordon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 76.4%).
- •Providence Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.5).
- •Providence Elementary is the larger school with 682 students compared with 628.
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 Providence Elementary better than W.W. Gordon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), W.W. Gordon Elementary ranks higher (86.5 vs 73.7 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 Providence Elementary and W.W. Gordon Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between North Chesterfield and North Chesterfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Providence Elementary: 682. W.W. Gordon Elementary: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Providence Elementary and W.W. Gordon Elementary rank in Virginia?
Providence Elementary is 497th of 1,142 and W.W. Gordon Elementary is 190th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).