Chesterfield Virtual School serves 857 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chesterfield Virtual School's student population of 857 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
857 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chesterfield Virtual School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
48%
22%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Chesterfield Virtual School?
857 students attend Chesterfield Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Chesterfield Virtual School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chesterfield Virtual School?
Chesterfield Virtual School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chesterfield Virtual School offer ?
Chesterfield Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Chesterfield Virtual School part of?
Chesterfield Virtual School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
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