Enrollment
440
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 510084003097
Chesterfield Virtual School — Chesterfield, VA
Federal NCES profile for Chesterfield Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 58
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chesterfield Virtual School compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Chesterfield Virtual School reports 440 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 82.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 34% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chesterfield County Public Schools spends $13,618 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.8% from local sources (property taxes), 47.1% from the state, and 10.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chesterfield Virtual School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 32% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
— 25% below state mean
Top 6% in Virginia — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,618
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 440 Top 32% in Virginia — larger than 68% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 82.0
Students per teacher 10.5:1 -25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 510084003097
Student demographics
African American 45.7%
White 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 45.7% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesterfield County Public Schools, which includes Chesterfield Virtual School.
$13,618
Per student
-16%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 2,507
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Chesterfield Virtual School
How many students attend Chesterfield Virtual School?
Chesterfield Virtual School has 440 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Chesterfield, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesterfield Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesterfield Virtual School is 10.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesterfield Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Chesterfield Virtual School is African American at 45.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Chesterfield, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesterfield Virtual School?
Chesterfield Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.