- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Chesterfield, VA
Bensley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bensley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510084000316
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bensley Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools.
- #11 of 11
- schools in North Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bensley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bensley Elementary ranks #11 of 11 schools in North Chesterfield, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084000316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Bensley Elementary held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 510084000316 · North Chesterfield, VA Other · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 12.6:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Bensley Elementary held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bensley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Dale Hi
Thomas Dale High
2,582 students
- Cosby High
Cosby High
2,507 students
- Manchester Hig
Manchester High
2,236 students
- Lloyd C. Bird
Lloyd C. Bird High
2,131 students
- Midlothian Hig
Midlothian High
2,048 students
- This school 615
Bensley Elementary
615 students
What this shows Bensley Elementary reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bensley Elementary compares
Bensley Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 40% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Virginia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.2%
African American 16.3%
White 3.1%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Bensley Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chesterfield County Public Schools reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bensley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lloyd C. Bird High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bensley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,236
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in North Chesterfield
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Beulah Elementary
Standard public school
902 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
J.G. Hening Elementary
Standard public school
877 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Hopkins Road Elementary
Standard public school
776 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
A.M. Davis Elementary
Standard public school
708 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Providence Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
W.W. Gordon Elementary
Standard public school
628 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bensley Elementary
How many students attend Bensley Elementary?
Bensley Elementary has 615 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Chesterfield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bensley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bensley Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bensley Elementary?
80.9% of students at Bensley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bensley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bensley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.2% of enrollment, in North Chesterfield, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bensley Elementary?
Bensley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bensley Elementary rank among schools in North Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bensley Elementary ranks #11 of 11 schools in North Chesterfield, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Chesterfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides Bensley Elementary, Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students), Cosby High (2,507 students), and Manchester High (2,236 students). See the Chesterfield County Public Schools district page for the complete list.