How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Chesapeake City Public Schools | Stafford County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chesapeake, Virginia | Stafford, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 40,769 | 31,105 |
| Number of Schools | 45 | 32 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 14.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Chesapeake City Public Schools | Stafford County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,274 | $13,431 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.3% | 11.1% |
| State Revenue | 42.6% | 52.1% |
| Local Revenue | 47.1% | 36.8% |
Chesapeake City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Stafford County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Chesapeake City Public Schools | Stafford County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.6% | 37.2% |
| African American | 33.3% | 22.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% | 25.5% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.0% | 41.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Chesapeake City Public Schools | Stafford County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 142 | 113 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 325.8:1 | 315.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.5% | 19.7% |
School Types
Chesapeake City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 14
Stafford County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
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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.