Edwin W. Chittum Elementary Sc…, Chesapeake, VA

Score breakdown

Compared against all 1,106 Virginia public elementary schools. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.

8.6 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 86.2% across all subjects — 85th percentile statewide.

6.6 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 62th percentile.

8.1 · Attendance

Chronic absenteeism of 7.9% — better attendance than 78% of peers statewide.

Test scores by subject

Percent of students passing Virginia SOL tests, 2024–2025.

This school Virginia average

Grade 5 Science

84%state 69%

Virginia Studies

87%state 69%

Grade 3 Mathematics

93%state 73%

Grade 4 Mathematics

95%state 73%

Grade 5 Mathematics

85%state 71%

Grade 3 English Reading

78%state 67%

Grade 4 English Reading

89%state 73%

Grade 5 English Reading

82%state 72%

Source: Virginia Department of Education, School Quality Profiles — SOL pass rates, 2024–2025.

Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School & its school zone

A public elementary school in Chesapeake Public Schools, Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School anchors its attendance zone in Chesapeake, VA 23321. Buyers searching homes for sale near Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School are shopping this Chesapeake school zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Chesapeake elementary school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 7.9/10 — above the state average among Virginia's 1,106 public elementary schools, based on Virginia Department of Education data for 2024–25.

The school's overall SOL pass rate is 86.2%, with standout results in Grade 4 Mathematics (95% vs a 73% state average) and Grade 3 Mathematics (93% vs a 73% state average). Virginia's accreditation measures — which credit schools for student growth, not just pass rates — come in at 89% for English and 92% for Math. Chronic absenteeism is 7.9%, better than the 11.7% state median for elementary schools.

For house hunters comparing Chesapeake school zones, the listings on this page show active REIN MLS homes near Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School. School zoning and attendance boundaries can change between school years — always verify a specific address's assignment directly with Chesapeake Public Schools before making a housing decision based on school zone.

How the VaHome School Score works

Test scores (50%): the school's SOL pass rate across all subjects, ranked against every Virginia public school of the same level.
Attendance (20%): chronic absenteeism, ranked statewide (lower is better).
Academic progress (30%): Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which gives schools credit for students showing growth.
The weighted statewide percentile maps to a score from 1.0 to 10.0: score = 1 + 9 × percentile. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.
Every input is public data from the Virginia Department of Education, refreshed each school year. No opinions, no black box — you can check our math.

Data: Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profiles (2024–2025) · NCES. VaHome is not affiliated with VDOE, NCES, or GreatSchools.

At a glance

School district: Chesapeake City Public Schools
Grades served: PK-5
School type: Regular public school
Principal: Mrs. Bridget C. Outlaw
Mascot & colors: Bears
Enrollment: 762 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 15:1
Classroom teachers: 50.8 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510081000291

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

83%

Mathematics

90%

Science

84%

History & Social Sci.

87%

Attendance

2024-2025

Consistent attenders

89.2%

7.5% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School

Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School is a public PK-5 school in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake, Virginia, operated by Chesapeake City Public Schools. It is located at 2008 Dock Landing Road and serves roughly 760 students. In 2023 the school was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in the Exemplary High Performing category.

The school sits in a large-city locale on the Southside of Hampton Roads. It is fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education and consistently posts SOL pass rates above state averages across reading, mathematics, science, and history/social science.

Contact

Phone: (757) 465-6300
Office hours: School hours 7:35 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data - Edwin W. Chittum Elementary — NCES ID, address, school type, grades, locale, enrollment and by-grade breakdown, FTE teachers, student/teacher ratio, race/ethnicity counts, lunch eligibility2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles - Edwin W. Chittum Elementary — Accreditation status, SOL pass rates, demographics (econ. disadvantaged, EL, SWD), chronic absenteeism, principal2024-2025 metrics; 2025-2026 accreditation link ↗
Chesapeake Public Schools - Chittum Elementary (official site) & School Hours — Official website, phone, principal, school hours (7:35a-2:05p)2025-2026 link ↗
National Blue Ribbon Schools - E.W. Chittum (23VA107PU) — 2023 National Blue Ribbon School award (Exemplary High Performing)2023 link ↗
Chittum PTA spirit-wear shop (mascot logo) — School mascot (Bears)current link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 (SOL, demographics, enrollment); 2025-2026 (accreditation) unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School