How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Arlington County Public Schools | Chesterfield County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Arlington, Virginia | Chesterfield, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 27,562 | 63,916 |
| Number of Schools | 36 | 65 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.7:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Arlington County Public Schools | Chesterfield County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,865 | $13,618 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| State Revenue | 12.4% | 47.1% |
| Local Revenue | 79.4% | 42.8% |
Arlington County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Arlington County Public Schools | Chesterfield County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.5% | 40.3% |
| African American | 10.9% | 26.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.3% | 23.4% |
| Asian | 8.9% | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.6% | 51.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Arlington County Public Schools | Chesterfield County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 86 | 192 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 10 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 294.8:1 | 296.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.8% | 17.5% |
School Types
Arlington County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.