Southside Elementary School vs. Chatham Elementary School
Should you attend Southside Elementary School or Chatham 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
Top Rankings
Southside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Chatham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chatham Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
413 students
234 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#463 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#588 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
18
Kindergarten Students
54
39
Grade 1 Students
50
32
Grade 2 Students
71
42
Grade 3 Students
61
29
Grade 4 Students
75
48
Grade 5 Students
62
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
29%
27%
% White
62%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
