- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesterfield, VA
J.a. Chalkley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J.a. Chalkley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510084000334
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.a. Chalkley Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J.a. Chalkley Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.a. Chalkley Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Chesterfield, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084000334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
J.a. Chalkley Elementary held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.5 → 62.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 510084000334 · Chesterfield, VA Other · MID · TRAD
835 enr · 13:1 · 81.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
J.a. Chalkley Elementary held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.5 → 62.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
J.a. Chalkley 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 835
J.a. Chalkley Elementary
835 students
What this shows J.a. Chalkley Elementary reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.a. Chalkley Elementary compares
J.a. Chalkley 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 42% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in Virginia - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
White 6.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, J.a. Chalkley 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 J.a. Chalkley 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 J.a. Chalkley 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 Chesterfield
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~835 students)
Frequently asked questions about J.a. Chalkley Elementary
How many students attend J.a. Chalkley Elementary?
J.a. Chalkley Elementary has 835 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chesterfield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 842 (2022-23) → 868 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.a. Chalkley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J.a. Chalkley Elementary is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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 J.a. Chalkley Elementary?
81.8% of students at J.a. Chalkley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.a. Chalkley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J.a. Chalkley Elementary is African American at 45.5% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.a. Chalkley Elementary?
J.a. Chalkley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 J.a. Chalkley Elementary rank among schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, J.a. Chalkley Elementary ranks #3 of 4 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 schools in Chesterfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides J.a. Chalkley 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.