Enrollment
389
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, VA
Chamberlayne Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chamberlayne Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510189000792
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chamberlayne Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #10 of 63
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chamberlayne Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chamberlayne Elementary ranks #10 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chamberlayne Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chamberlayne Elementary
Chamberlayne Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Richmond, Virginia, enrolling 389 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 88.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 389 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 378 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #34, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 195 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Richmond's public schools, it stands alongside Elizabeth Holladay Elementary (859 students): Chamberlayne Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 16.2:1).
Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students) and Deep Run High (1,992 students) alongside Chamberlayne Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chamberlayne Elementary compares
Chamberlayne Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Virginia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,658
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
White 12.9%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Chamberlayne Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henrico County Public Schools, which includes Chamberlayne Elementary.
$12,658
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 42.1%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chamberlayne Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chamberlayne Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Richmond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Falling Creek Elementary
Standard public school
823 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Maybeury Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dumbarton Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Tuckahoe Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~389 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chamberlayne Elementary
How many students attend Chamberlayne Elementary?
Chamberlayne Elementary has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chamberlayne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chamberlayne Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chamberlayne Elementary?
88.7% of students at Chamberlayne Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chamberlayne Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chamberlayne Elementary is African American at 53.5% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chamberlayne Elementary?
Chamberlayne Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chamberlayne Elementary rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Chamberlayne Elementary ranks #10 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
Is Chamberlayne Elementary a good school?
Chamberlayne Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Chamberlayne Elementary, Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students), Deep Run High (1,992 students), and Glen Allen High (1,939 students). See the Henrico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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