- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chester, VA
Carver College and Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for Carver College and Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510084001605
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver College and Career Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Chester · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver College and Career Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver College and Career Academy ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Chester, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084001605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Carver College and Career Academy grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (+14.9%).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 510084001605 · Chester, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 7:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Carver College and Career Academy grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (+14.9%). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Carver College and Career Academy 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 272
Carver College and Career Academy
272 students
What this shows Carver College and Career Academy reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver College and Career Academy compares
Carver College and Career Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 50% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 42% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
7:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 1% in Virginia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.0%
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 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.5%
White 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Carver College and Career Academy is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Carver College and Career Academy 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 Carver College and Career Academy'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 high schools in Chester
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carver College and Career Academy
How many students attend Carver College and Career Academy?
Carver College and Career Academy has 272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver College and Career Academy is 7:1, which is 50% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 55% 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 Carver College and Career Academy?
81.9% of students at Carver College and Career Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver College and Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at Carver College and Career Academy is African American at 41.5% of enrollment, in Chester, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver College and Career Academy?
Carver College and Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Carver College and Career Academy rank among public schools in Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver College and Career Academy ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Chester, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides Carver College and Career Academy, 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.