- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chester, VA
Ecoff Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ecoff Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510084002177
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ecoff Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Chester · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ecoff Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ecoff Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Chester, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084002177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Ecoff Elementary held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 51.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 510084002177 · Chester, VA Other · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 15.3:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Ecoff Elementary held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 51.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Ecoff 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 764
Ecoff Elementary
764 students
What this shows Ecoff Elementary reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ecoff Elementary compares
Ecoff Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 81.0% | ▲ 41% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | 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.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.1%
White 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Ecoff 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 Ecoff 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 Ecoff 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.
C.E. Curtis Elementary
Standard public school
767 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 (~764 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ecoff Elementary
How many students attend Ecoff Elementary?
Ecoff Elementary has 764 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ecoff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ecoff 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 Ecoff Elementary?
81.0% of students at Ecoff Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ecoff Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ecoff Elementary is African American at 41.1% of enrollment, in Chester, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ecoff Elementary?
Ecoff Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Ecoff Elementary rank among schools in Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Ecoff Elementary ranks #5 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 Ecoff 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.