- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesterfield, VA
Chesterfield Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Chesterfield Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 78/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510084003097
👥 S:T ratio 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesterfield Virtual School earns 78/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 78
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 440
- students enrolled
Chesterfield Virtual School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesterfield Virtual School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Chesterfield, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084003097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-287 students YoY
Chesterfield Virtual School shrank from 857 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-33.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 82.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-287 students YoY 510084003097 · Chesterfield, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 5.4:1 · RII 78
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Chesterfield Virtual School shrank from 857 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-33.5%). Teacher FTE lost 82.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Chesterfield Virtual School 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 440
Chesterfield Virtual School
440 students
What this shows Chesterfield Virtual School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesterfield Virtual School compares
Chesterfield Virtual School is a shrinking 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 | 5.4:1 | ▼ 61% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 1% in Virginia - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Chesterfield Virtual School is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
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 Chesterfield Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lloyd C. Bird High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesterfield Virtual School'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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chesterfield Virtual School
How many students attend Chesterfield Virtual School?
Chesterfield Virtual School has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesterfield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 857 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), down 287.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesterfield Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesterfield Virtual School is 5.4:1, which is 61% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 66% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesterfield Virtual School?
Chesterfield Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Chesterfield Virtual School rank among public schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesterfield Virtual School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides Chesterfield Virtual School, 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.