- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chester, VA
C.E. Curtis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for C.E. Curtis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510084000320
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C.E. Curtis Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Chester · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
C.E. Curtis Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C.E. Curtis Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Chester, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084000320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
C.E. Curtis Elementary grew from 727 students in 2022-23 to 772 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 510084000320 · Chester, VA Other · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 15.3:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
C.E. Curtis Elementary grew from 727 students in 2022-23 to 772 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
C.E. Curtis 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 767
C.E. Curtis Elementary
767 students
What this shows C.E. Curtis Elementary reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How C.E. Curtis Elementary compares
C.E. Curtis Elementary 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 42% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
African American 25.2%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, C.E. Curtis Elementary is more 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 C.E. Curtis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lloyd C. Bird High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C.E. Curtis 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 Chester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ecoff Elementary
Standard public school
764 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Scott Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Enon Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
C.C. Wells Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Harrowgate Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy
Standard public school
326 students 8.8:1 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 (~767 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about C.E. Curtis Elementary
How many students attend C.E. Curtis Elementary?
C.E. Curtis Elementary has 767 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 727 (2022-23) → 772 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C.E. Curtis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at C.E. Curtis Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C.E. Curtis Elementary?
81.6% of students at C.E. Curtis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C.E. Curtis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at C.E. Curtis Elementary is White at 36.1% of enrollment, in Chester, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C.E. Curtis Elementary?
C.E. Curtis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 C.E. Curtis Elementary rank among schools in Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, C.E. Curtis Elementary ranks #3 of 7 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 schools in Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides C.E. Curtis 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.