How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Chesapeake City Public Schools | Chesterfield County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chesapeake, Virginia | Chesterfield, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 40,769 | 63,916 |
| Number of Schools | 45 | 65 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Chesapeake City Public Schools | Chesterfield County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,216 | $13,618 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.3% | 10.1% |
| State Revenue | 42.6% | 47.1% |
| Local Revenue | 47.1% | 42.8% |
Chesapeake City 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 | Chesapeake City Public Schools | Chesterfield County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.6% | 40.3% |
| African American | 33.3% | 26.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% | 23.4% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.5% | 6.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.5% | 51.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Chesapeake City Public Schools | Chesterfield County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 142 | 192 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 10 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 342.7:1 | 296.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.8% | 17.5% |
School Types
Chesapeake City 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.