Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy serves 378 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
35%
19%
Black
43%
22%
White
15%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy?
378 students attend Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy?
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy offer ?
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy part of?
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy is part of Chesterfield County School District.
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