Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

Summary:

Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is a public elementary school in Chesapeake, Virginia that serves 805 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 20% of Virginia elementary schools and outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests.

One key factor that sets Edwin W. Chittum Elementary apart is its racial diversity. The student population is more diverse than nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White (63.11%), African American (15.9%), and Hispanic (8.32%) students. Despite this diversity, the school maintains excellent academic achievement across all racial subgroups. Additionally, the school serves a relatively more affluent student population, with only 18.88% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 40.59% to 100% at surrounding schools. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's strong performance.

Another notable aspect of Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is its smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5, compared to 13.0 to 17.8 at nearby schools. This lower ratio may allow for more individualized attention and support, which could be a factor in the school's consistent academic excellence. Overall, Edwin W. Chittum Elementary stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and well-resourced elementary school within the Chesapeake City Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2008 Dock Landing Rd
       Chesapeake, VA  23321


(757) 465-6300

District: Chesapeake City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
211th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,858 Help


Students who attend Edwin W. Chittum Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jolliff Middle
High:    Western Branch High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  759

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.1%
African American:
16.6%
Two or more races:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.8% Help


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Compare Details Edwin W. Chittum Elementary ranks better than 81.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 8th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.58. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.1%), African American (16.6%), two or more races (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is 15.5, which is the 13th best among 19 elementary schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Edwin W. Chittum Elementary employs 48.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary is $9,858. 16 elementary schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edwin W. Chittum Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Edwin W. Chittum Elementary 211th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Edwin W. Chittum Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Chesapeake City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesapeake City Public Schools 29th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 79.82 142nd 1062 86.6%
2006 74.25 206th 1071 80.8%
2007 82.28 89th 1083 91.8%
2008 79.07 123rd 1081 88.6%
2009 77.77 138th 1082 87.2%
2010 75.95 163rd 1113 85.4%
2011 77.10 174th 1117 84.4%
2012 78.10 162nd 1117 85.5%
2013 81.79 120th 1120 89.3%
2014 76.79 194th 1110 82.5%
2015 75.70 208th 1100 81.1%
2016 66.03 372nd 1096 66.1%
2017 65.86 365th 1099 66.8%
2018 66.05 379th 1097 65.5%
2019 70.19 320th 1105 71.0%
2021 88.06 104th 1103 90.6%
2022 85.49 125th 1109 88.7%
2023 82.45 166th 1114 85.1%
2024 80.58 211th 1114 81.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.95 38th 245 84.5%
2024 78.10 46th 247 81.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.83 404th 1036 61.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.62 124th 1100 88.7%
2024 76.43 237th 1098 78.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.02 146th 324 54.9%
2024 43.29 263rd 355 25.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.04 37th 182 79.7%
2024 54.15 107th 195 45.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.29 211th 1093 80.7%
2024 81.03 172nd 1101 84.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.51 63rd 579 89.1%
2024 76.89 111th 588 81.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.49 151st 564 73.2%
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Rank History for White students at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.37 194th 984 80.3%
2024 70.45 257th 979 73.7%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 794 794
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 808 808
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 812 812
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 833 833
1993 648 33 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1994 671 45 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1995 743 47 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 800
1996 743 47 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 800
1997 606 40 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 658
1998 566 33 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1999 546 45 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2000 562 34 13 5 0 n/a n/a -4 610
2001 550 37 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2002 605 61 15 4 1 n/a n/a 1 687
2003 605 61 15 4 1 n/a n/a 1 687
2004 619 68 14 6 1 n/a n/a 5 713
2005 645 85 23 4 1 n/a n/a 11 769
2006 622 102 28 11 3 n/a n/a 14 780
2007 601 98 26 14 0 n/a n/a 19 758
2008 568 101 31 19 0 n/a n/a 13 732
2009 555 88 26 18 4 n/a n/a 22 713
2010 590 94 30 28 3 n/a n/a 20 765
2011 523 90 18 34 5 2 45 0 717
2012 537 76 16 38 5 0 49 0 721
2013 575 69 24 48 4 0 41 0 761
2014 551 81 22 50 4 0 41 0 749
2015 580 86 21 46 2 0 53 0 788
2016 530 92 17 42 3 0 55 0 739
2017 557 104 17 46 3 0 52 0 779
2018 521 105 15 55 3 0 57 0 756
2019 518 107 13 61 3 3 55 0 760
2020 524 98 16 76 2 1 63 0 780
2021 486 87 10 70 2 1 67 0 723
2022 514 89 12 69 2 2 71 0 759
2023 508 128 14 67 5 3 80 0 805
2024 479 126 10 63 3 2 76 0 759

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 794 40.4 19.6 n/a
1990 808 41.5 19.4 n/a
1991 812 44.5 18.2 n/a
1992 833 45.3 18.3 n/a
1993 693 43.3 16.0 n/a
1994 735 36.8 n/a 5.9
1995 800 n/a 0.0 5.1
1996 800 n/a 0.0 5.1
1997 658 n/a 0.0 2.7
1998 617 n/a 0.0 4.4
1999 612 41.0 14.9 6.4
2000 610 n/a 0.0 5.4
2001 603 39.4 15.3 6.3
2002 687 46.0 14.9 4.1
2003 687 46.0 14.9 4.1
2004 713 45.0 15.8 3.8
2005 769 44.0 17.5 4.7
2006 780 52.0 15.0 5.6
2007 758 55.9 13.6 4.2
2008 732 37.3 19.6 4.5
2009 713 34.0 21.0 7.4
2010 765 35.5 21.5 6.7
2011 717 33.5 21.4 8.5
2012 721 31.5 22.8 8
2013 761 33.0 23.0 10.9
2014 749 31.5 23.7 10.9
2015 788 38.0 20.7 10.7
2016 739 45.0 16.4 10.8
2017 779 45.4 17.1 14.4
2018 756 48.0 15.7 17.1
2019 760 45.9 16.5 17.1
2020 780 48.3 16.1 21.5
2021 723 48.8 14.7 n/a
2022 759 50.2 15.1 22.1
2023 805 48.5 16.5 18.9
2024 759 48.8 15.5 22.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 794 40.4 19.6 n/a
1990 808 41.5 19.4 n/a
1991 812 44.5 18.2 n/a
1992 833 45.3 18.3 n/a
1993 693 43.3 16.0 n/a
1994 735 36.8 n/a 5.9
1995 800 n/a 0.0 5.1
1996 800 n/a 0.0 5.1
1997 658 n/a 0.0 2.7
1998 617 n/a 0.0 4.4
1999 612 41.0 14.9 6.4
2000 610 n/a 0.0 5.4
2001 603 39.4 15.3 6.3
2002 687 46.0 14.9 4.1
2003 687 46.0 14.9 4.1
2004 713 45.0 15.8 3.8
2005 769 44.0 17.5 4.7
2006 780 52.0 15.0 5.6
2007 758 55.9 13.6 4.2
2008 732 37.3 19.6 4.5
2009 713 34.0 21.0 7.4
2010 765 35.5 21.5 6.7
2011 717 33.5 21.4 8.5
2012 721 31.5 22.8 8
2013 761 33.0 23.0 10.9
2014 749 31.5 23.7 10.9
2015 788 38.0 20.7 10.7
2016 739 45.0 16.4 10.8
2017 779 45.4 17.1 14.4
2018 756 48.0 15.7 17.1
2019 760 45.9 16.5 17.1
2020 780 48.3 16.1 21.5
2021 723 48.8 14.7 n/a
2022 759 50.2 15.1 22.1
2023 805 48.5 16.5 18.9
2024 759 48.8 15.5 22.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $963 (10.3%) $8,399 (89.7%) $9,362
2020 $792 (9.5%) $7,550 (90.5%) $8,341
2021 $788 (8.0%) $9,070 (92.0%) $9,858

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 320th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 166th of 1114 Elementary schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edwin W. Chittum Elementary)8987
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chesapeake City Public Schools)8778.4
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Edwin W. Chittum Elementary)8183.5
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Chesapeake City Public Schools)7473.7
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edwin W. Chittum Elementary)9287.3
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chesapeake City Public Schools)8879.1
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Edwin W. Chittum Elementary)8783.3
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Chesapeake City Public Schools)7979.8
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edwin W. Chittum Elementary)8482.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chesapeake City Public Schools)8575.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Edwin W. Chittum Elementary)8674.6
 11.4%
   5th Grade Science (Chesapeake City Public Schools)8068.8
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Edwin W. Chittum Elementary)8085.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Chesapeake City Public Schools)7876.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students760805
 5.9%
African American107128
 19.6%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian1314
 7.7%
Hispanic6167
 9.8%
Pacific Islander33
White518508
 1.9%
Two or More Races5580
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.1%18.9%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

Students at Edwin W. Chittum Elementary are 63% White, 17% African American, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Edwin W. Chittum Elementary ranks 211th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 759 students attended Edwin W. Chittum Elementary.

Students who attend Edwin W. Chittum Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jolliff Middle
High : Western Branch High


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