Serving 759 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 759 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 82% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School's ranking?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School is ranked #187 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School often compared to?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western Branch Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School?
759 students attend Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School offer ?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School located?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School is located in the Western Branch South neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Western Branch South.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 759 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 82% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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