Enrollment
866
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midlothian, VA
Clover Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clover Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510084002055
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clover Hill Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools.
- #9 of 11
- schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clover Hill Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clover Hill Elementary ranks #9 of 11 schools in Midlothian, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084002055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clover Hill Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clover Hill Elementary
Clover Hill Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Midlothian, Virginia, enrolling 866 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 95% of Virginia schools and 27% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 866 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 315 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #196.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Midlothian's public schools, it stands alongside Old Hundred Elementary (981 students): Clover Hill Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 16.9:1).
Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students) and Cosby High (2,507 students) alongside Clover Hill 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 Clover Hill Elementary compares
Clover Hill 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 49% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
866
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 95% in Virginia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$12,207
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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
White 54.6%
African American 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Clover Hill Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesterfield County Public Schools, which includes Clover Hill Elementary.
$12,207
Per student
-17%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Clover Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lloyd C. Bird High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clover Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 Midlothian
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Old Hundred Elementary
Standard public school
981 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
J.B. Watkins Elementary
Standard public school
913 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Spring Run Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 17:1 students per teacher
Woolridge Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Elementary
Standard public school
797 students 14:1 students per teacher
Swift Creek Elementary
Standard public school
724 students 18.1:1 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 (~866 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clover Hill Elementary
How many students attend Clover Hill Elementary?
Clover Hill Elementary has 866 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midlothian, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clover Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clover Hill Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 27% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clover Hill Elementary?
29.3% of students at Clover Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clover Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clover Hill Elementary is White at 54.6% of enrollment, in Midlothian, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clover Hill Elementary?
Clover Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Clover Hill Elementary rank among schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Clover Hill Elementary ranks #9 of 11 schools in Midlothian, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Midlothian on the city page.
Is Clover Hill Elementary a good school?
Clover Hill Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools. 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 Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides Clover Hill 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.
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