- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chester, VA
Elizabeth Davis Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Davis Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510084002767
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Davis Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Chester · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabeth Davis Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Davis Middle ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Chester, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084002767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Elizabeth Davis Middle held near 1,325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.5 → 92.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 510084002767 · Chester, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,364 enr · 15.7:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Elizabeth Davis Middle held near 1,325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.5 → 92.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth Davis Middle 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
Elizabeth Davis Middle
1,364 students
What this shows Elizabeth Davis Middle reports 1,364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth Davis Middle compares
Elizabeth Davis Middle 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 31% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,364 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,364
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Virginia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 33.1%
African American 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Elizabeth Davis Middle 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 Elizabeth Davis Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Davis Middle'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 middle schools in Chester
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Davis Middle
How many students attend Elizabeth Davis Middle?
Elizabeth Davis Middle has 1,364 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,337 (2022-23) → 1,325 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Davis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Davis Middle is 15.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elizabeth Davis Middle?
39.8% of students at Elizabeth Davis Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth Davis Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Davis Middle is White at 33.1% of enrollment, in Chester, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Davis Middle?
Elizabeth Davis Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Elizabeth Davis Middle rank among public schools in Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Davis Middle ranks #8 of 11 public 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 public schools in Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides Elizabeth Davis Middle, 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.