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C.e. Curtis Elementary School vs. C.c. Wells Elementary School

Should you attend C.e. Curtis Elementary School or C.c. Wells Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
C.e. Curtis Elementary School
3600 W Hundred Rd
Chester, VA 23831
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
C.c. Wells Elementary School
13101 S. Chester Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

C.e. Curtis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

C.c. Wells Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 772 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C.e. Curtis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C.c. Wells Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
772 students
582 students
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% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
39 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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Test Scores

#1597 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1380 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of C.e. Curtis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of C.c. Wells Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of C.e. Curtis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of C.c. Wells Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of C.c. Wells Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
117
99
Grade 1 Students
132
81
Grade 2 Students
125
108
Grade 3 Students
136
98
Grade 4 Students
120
108
Grade 5 Students
142
88

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
26%
15%
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% Black
26%
40%
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% White
39%
34%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
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0.71
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of C.e. Curtis Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
77%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in C.c. Wells Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
(21-22 School Year Data)
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in C.e. Curtis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in C.c. Wells Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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