Very Good
#428 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 23% in state
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary
Elementary School · Chesapeake City Public Schools · Chesapeake, VA
A Chesapeake City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2008 Dock Landing Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23321
- Math 91% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 87% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edwin W. Chittum Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chesapeake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,257
Median home value
$352,000
Median rent
$1,434/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodges Manor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Southwestern ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Stonebridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Olive Branch Preschool CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK | 1.8 mi | 194 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #9 of 45
- District spending per student
- $15,274NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is listed in Chesapeake City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edwin W. Chittum Elementary
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is a public elementary school in Chesapeake, VA, part of Chesapeake City Public Schools, serving approximately 759 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edwin W. Chittum Elementary
What grades does Edwin W. Chittum Elementary serve?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Edwin W. Chittum Elementary?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 759 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edwin W. Chittum Elementary rank in VA?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary ranks #428 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Edwin W. Chittum Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edwin W. Chittum Elementary has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edwin W. Chittum Elementary a charter school?
No, Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edwin W. Chittum Elementary a Title I school?
No, Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edwin W. Chittum Elementary?
22.8% of students at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 759
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Chesapeake city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (757) 465-6300
- Area population (ZIP 23321)
- 39,469
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23321; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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