Serving 781 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elizabeth Scott Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School's student population of 781 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
781 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth Scott Elementary 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1150 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
45%
19%
Black
20%
22%
White
28%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth Scott Elementary School's ranking?
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School is ranked #1150 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Elizabeth Scott Elementary School often compared to?
Elizabeth Scott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Enon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Elizabeth Scott Elementary School?
781 students attend Elizabeth Scott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Elizabeth Scott Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Scott Elementary School?
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Scott Elementary School offer ?
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elizabeth Scott Elementary School part of?
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
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