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C.c. Wells Elementary School vs. Harrowgate Elementary School

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School Overview

School
C.c. Wells Elementary School
13101 S. Chester Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Harrowgate Elementary School
4000 Cougar Trail
Chester, VA 23831
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Harrowgate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
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 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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).
Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harrowgate 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 55% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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
582 students
473 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at C.c. Wells Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harrowgate Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at C.c. Wells Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harrowgate Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at C.c. Wells Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harrowgate Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at C.c. Wells Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harrowgate Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1419 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1327 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of C.c. Wells Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harrowgate Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
55%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at C.c. Wells Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrowgate Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at C.c. Wells Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrowgate Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of C.c. Wells Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Harrowgate Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
99
84
Grade 1 Students
81
68
Grade 2 Students
108
75
Grade 3 Students
98
78
Grade 4 Students
108
80
Grade 5 Students
88
88

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at C.c. Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harrowgate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at C.c. Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harrowgate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
40%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at C.c. Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harrowgate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
34%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at C.c. Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harrowgate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at C.c. Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harrowgate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of C.c. Wells Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harrowgate Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
78%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at C.c. Wells Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harrowgate Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
13%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at C.c. Wells Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harrowgate Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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