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Southeastern Elementary

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Southeastern Elementary ranks 198 th of 1110 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

198^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,110 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Southeastern Elementary is a public elementary school located in Chesapeake, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 782 students. The school is part of the Chesapeake City Public Schools district, which is ranked 31 out of 129 school districts in Virginia and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Southeastern Elementary has a strong performance history, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Virginia. Over the past 10 years, the school has been ranked as high as 41st out of over 1,100 Virginia elementary schools and has maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with particularly impressive proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Reading, Science, and Virginia Studies. Southeastern Elementary also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

When compared to the nearby elementary schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools district, Southeastern Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic measures, such as standardized test scores and chronic absenteeism rates. This indicates that Southeastern Elementary is a high-performing school within its local context, providing a strong educational experience for its students. The school's higher spending per student, relative to nearby schools, may be a contributing factor to its academic success and the support services it can provide to students.

828

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,548

Per pupil spending ?

13.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1853 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322

(757) 421-7676

District: Chesapeake City Public Schools

Students who attend Southeastern Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hickory Middle
High:	Hickory High

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.5%

Hispanic:

9.2%

African American:

7.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 86th percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (85% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Virginia elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school85%

District avg77%

Virginia avg71%

198^th of 1,110

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 14% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 19Elementary Schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools

31^st of 129Chesapeake City Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	81.0	198 of 1110	82.2%	★★★★☆
2024	81.5	184 of 1114	83.5%	★★★★☆
2023	82.1	171 of 1114	84.6%	★★★★☆
2022	88.4	79 of 1109	92.9%	★★★★★
2021	88.8	91 of 1103	91.7%	★★★★★
2019	81.5	141 of 1105	87.2%	★★★★☆
2018	89.1	41 of 1097	96.3%	★★★★★
2017	83.3	104 of 1099	90.5%	★★★★★
2016	76.7	198 of 1096	81.9%	★★★★☆
2015	80.1	153 of 1100	86.1%	★★★★☆
2014	79.8	150 of 1110	86.5%	★★★★☆
2013	84.8	88 of 1120	92.1%	★★★★★
2012	81.7	109 of 1117	90.2%	★★★★★
2011	80.4	112 of 1117	90.0%	★★★★★
2010	72.0	233 of 1113	79.1%	★★★★☆
2009	66.4	334 of 1082	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	75.1	189 of 1081	82.5%	★★★★☆
2007	76.2	170 of 1083	84.3%	★★★★☆
2006	79.1	129 of 1071	88.0%	★★★★☆
2005	75.9	185 of 1062	82.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	85.1	47 of 579	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	79.9	81 of 579	86.0%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	68.6	95 of 355	73.2%	★★★★☆
2023	46.3	213 of 324	34.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	79.5	199 of 1096	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	80.5	176 of 1098	84.0%	★★★★☆
2023	82.2	144 of 1100	86.9%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	81.4	81 of 606	86.6%	★★★★☆
2024	79.9	90 of 580	84.5%	★★★★☆
2023	88.2	31 of 564	94.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	80.0	135 of 1046	87.1%	★★★★☆
2024	64.7	350 of 1036	66.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	80.2	202 of 1093	81.5%	★★★★☆
2024	77.8	226 of 1101	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	78.5	207 of 1093	81.1%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	52.4	102 of 192	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.4	125 of 195	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	68.7	52 of 182	71.4%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	53.2	141 of 271	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.4	157 of 247	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.9	165 of 245	32.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	71.9	246 of 973	74.7%	★★★★☆
2024	71.6	241 of 979	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	69.4	272 of 984	72.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)92nd percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2025)87th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)82nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)82nd percentile~ school

White (2025)75th percentile-7 vs school

Disabled (2024)73rd percentile-10 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)48th percentile-34 vs school

Military Connected (2025)47th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

VA Studies93%+23 vs state

Mathematics88%+16 vs state

English Reading82%+11 vs state

Science79%+11 vs state

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Schools Near Southeastern Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Mathematics (2025)			SOL Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)			SOL VA Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southeastern Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1853 Battlefield Blvd S	Chesapeake	23322	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 421-7676	828	53	15.7	13.3%	600 (72.5%)	63 (7.6%)	76 (9.2%)	29 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (7.2%)	81	198^th of 1110 public elementary schools	82.2%		81.5	184^th of 1114 public elementary schools	83.5%	14	94.4	83.3	85.4	79.5	82.0	78.4	84.9	92.8	$11,548	$1,191	$10,357
Hickory Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	109 Benefit Road	Chesapeake	23322	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 421-7080	695	39	18.0	15.7%	480 (69.1%)	54 (7.8%)	71 (10.2%)	23 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	63 (9.1%)	87.2	86^th of 1110 public elementary schools	92.3%		86	102^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	90.8%	16	95.7	97.6	87.0	78.8	87.7	95.2	83.7	86.9	$9,506	$903	$8,603
Great Bridge Intermediate	Public	3-5	253 West Hanbury Rd	Chesapeake	23322	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 482-4405	728	40	18.2	16.1%	512 (70.3%)	67 (9.2%)	67 (9.2%)	23 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.8%)	84.8	126^th of 1110 public elementary schools	88.6%		88.7	59^th of 1114 public elementary schools	94.7%	67	87.7	90.7	91.2	82.5	80.7	85.9	88.3	91.3	$8,769	$322	$8,447
Butts Road Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	1000 Mt Pleasant Rd	Chesapeake	23322	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 482-5820	498	31	16.1	12.7%	364 (73.1%)	8 (1.6%)	47 (9.4%)	27 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (10.0%)								(n/a)									$10,685	$1,412	$9,273
Great Bridge Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	408 Cedar Rd	Chesapeake	23322	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 547-1135	610	34	17.7	21.5%	426 (69.8%)	53 (8.7%)	69 (11.3%)	15 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (7.2%)								(n/a)									$9,157	$525	$8,633
Butts Road Intermediate	Public	3-5	1571 Mt Pleasant Rd	Chesapeake	23322	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 482-4566	579	31	18.5	12.8%	449 (77.5%)	18 (3.1%)	47 (8.1%)	18 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.9%)	85.2	116^th of 1110 public elementary schools	89.5%		86.3	98^th of 1114 public elementary schools	91.2%	18	91.7	92.1	87.2	82.7	90.6	90.0	82.7	84.7	$10,385	$683	$9,702
Cedar Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1605 Cedar Rd	Chesapeake	23322	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 547-0166	988	55	17.9	17.7%	585 (59.2%)	98 (9.9%)	113 (11.4%)	85 (8.6%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	100 (10.1%)	82.1	182^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	83.6%		89.7	49^th of 1114 public elementary schools	95.6%	133	89.2	90.3	84.8	78.9	80.2	86.3	83.5	91.5	$9,042	$700	$8,341
B.M. Williams Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	1100 Battlefield Blvd N	Chesapeake	23320	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 547-0238	825	60	13.8	74.2%	203 (24.6%)	358 (43.4%)	146 (17.7%)	17 (2.1%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (11.3%)								(n/a)
Grassfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2248 Averill Dr.	Chesapeake	23323	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 558-8923	1,306	75	17.4	15.3%	727 (55.7%)	215 (16.5%)	159 (12.2%)	42 (3.2%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	156 (11.9%)	84.6	132^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	88.1%		81.7	177^th of 1114 public elementary schools	84.1%	45	93.0	92.5	87.6	79.5	79.2	92.9	85.3	86.1	$9,908	$466	$9,442
Greenbrier Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	1551 Eden Way South	Chesapeake	23320	Chesapeake city	Chesapeake City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 436-3428	679	42	16.0	72.8%	223 (32.8%)	205 (30.2%)	96 (14.1%)	55 (8.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	97 (14.3%)								(n/a)									$10,826	$659	$10,166

Frequently Asked Questions about Southeastern Elementary

Is Southeastern Elementary a good school?

Southeastern Elementary ranks 198^th of 1110 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Southeastern Elementary in?

Chesapeake City Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Southeastern Elementary attend?

Students who attend Southeastern Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hickory Middle
High : Hickory High

How many students attend Southeastern Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 828 students attended Southeastern Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Southeastern Elementary?

Students at Southeastern Elementary are 72% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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