- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chester, VA
Harrowgate Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harrowgate Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510084000332
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrowgate Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Chester · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrowgate Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrowgate Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Chester, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084000332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Harrowgate Elementary grew from 445 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 510084000332 · Chester, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 13.5:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Harrowgate Elementary grew from 445 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Harrowgate 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 486
Harrowgate Elementary
486 students
What this shows Harrowgate Elementary reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrowgate Elementary compares
Harrowgate Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 37% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Virginia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.9%
White 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Harrowgate 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 Harrowgate Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrowgate 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
Ecoff Elementary
Standard public school
764 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
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrowgate Elementary
How many students attend Harrowgate Elementary?
Harrowgate Elementary has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrowgate Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrowgate Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrowgate Elementary?
79.1% of students at Harrowgate Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrowgate Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harrowgate Elementary is African American at 51.9% of enrollment, in Chester, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrowgate Elementary?
Harrowgate 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 Harrowgate Elementary rank among schools in Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrowgate 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 Harrowgate 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.