Top Rankings
Chesterfield County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 41 public preschools serving 28,139 students in Chesterfield County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Virginia.
Public Preschools in Chesterfield County School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
73 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
63,916 Students
534,766 Students
# Teachers
4,489 Teachers
38,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Chesterfield County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
59%
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
# American Indian Students
108 Students
1,469 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,064 Students
43,461 Students
% Asian Students
3%
8%
# Hispanic Students
13,221 Students
104,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
20%
# Black Students
16,885 Students
106,774 Students
% Black Students
27%
20%
# White Students
28,068 Students
239,892 Students
% White Students
44%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
110 Students
760 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,460 Students
38,181 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
918
33,899
# Students in K Grade:
4,399
79,146
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,769
84,663
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,540
80,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,605
77,963
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,798
77,956
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,560
76,046
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,848
14,090
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,938
2,076
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,096
748
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,485
1,863
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,418
1,907
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,761
1,783
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,781
1,853
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,844 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,525 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$757 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$801 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,844
$15,473
Spending / Student
$12,525
$15,228
Best Chesterfield County School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10751 Savoy Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Alberta Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13200 Bailey Bridge Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6295
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6295
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #33.
Bettie Weaver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3600 James River Rd
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2540
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Woolridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5401 Timber Bluff Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6330
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 804 students
Rank: #55.
J.b. Watkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Coalfield Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2530
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2530
Grades: PK-5
| 814 students
Rank: #66.
Winterpock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Elementary Way Loop
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #77.
Old Hundred Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Old Hundred Road
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 748-1405
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 748-1405
Grades: PK-5
| 997 students
Rank: #88.
W.w. Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11701 Gordon School Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #99.
Spring Run Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13901 Spring Run Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-6352
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-6352
Grades: PK-5
| 872 students
Rank: #1010.
Swift Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13800 Genito Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6305
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6305
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #1111.
Grange Hall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19301 Hull Street Rd.
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 739-6265
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 739-6265
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #1212.
Clover Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5700 Woodlake Village Pkwy
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6220
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #1313.
Evergreen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Evergreen East Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2400
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 811 students
Rank: #1414.
Robious Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Robious Crossing Dr.
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2500
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #1515.
Enon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 E. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-5720
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-5720
Grades: PK-5
| 781 students
Rank: #1616.
O.b. Gates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10001 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #1717.
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14801 Woods Edge Rd.
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 530-5733
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 530-5733
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #1818.
Bon Air Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Polk St
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #1919.
J.g. Hening Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5230 Chicora Dr.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Grades: PK-5
| 819 students
Rank: #2020.
Jacobs Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8800 Jacobs Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #2121.
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
813 Beginners Trail Loop
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4660
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 781 students
Rank: #2222.
Harrowgate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Cougar Trail
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 520-6015
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 520-6015
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #2323.
Providence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11001 W. Providence Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1345
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1345
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #2424.
Ecoff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Ecoff Ave.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6185
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6185
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #2525.
Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11901 Bailey Bridge Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6250
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6250
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #2626.
C.c. Wells Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13101 S. Chester Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6265
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6265
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #2727.
Crestwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Whittington Dr.
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 560-2710
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 560-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #2828.
Matoaca Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6627 River Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 590-3100
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 590-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #2929.
Salem Church Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Salem Church Rd.
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 768-6215
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 768-6215
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Ettrick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20910 Chesterfield Ave.
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 520-6005
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 520-6005
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Hopkins Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3665
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3665
Grades: PK-5
| 773 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Reams Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10141 Reams Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1370
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1370
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #3333.
Beulah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5441 Beulah Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3620
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3620
Grades: PK-5
| 989 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
A.m. Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 S Providence Rd
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1310
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1310
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
C.e. Curtis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 W Hundred Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6175
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6175
Grades: PK-5
| 727 students
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