- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chesterfield, VA
Lloyd C. Bird High
Federal NCES profile for Lloyd C. Bird High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510084000337
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lloyd C. Bird High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lloyd C. Bird High has class sizes larger than 85% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lloyd C. Bird High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Chesterfield, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084000337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+96 students YoY
Lloyd C. Bird High held near 2,127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+96 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 131.8 → 137.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+96 students YoY 510084000337 · Chesterfield, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,131 enr · 16.3:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Lloyd C. Bird High held near 2,127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+96 headcount). Teacher FTE added 131.8 → 137.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lloyd C. Bird High 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
- This school
Lloyd C. Bird High
2,131 students
- Midlothian Hig
Midlothian High
2,048 students
- Meadowbrook Hi
Meadowbrook High
1,953 students
What this shows Lloyd C. Bird High reports 2,131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lloyd C. Bird High compares
Lloyd C. Bird High 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 37% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,131 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,131
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Virginia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
400
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
White 21.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Lloyd C. Bird High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 Lloyd C. Bird High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lloyd C. Bird High'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
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Chesterfield
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~2,131 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lloyd C. Bird High
How many students attend Lloyd C. Bird High?
Lloyd C. Bird High has 2,131 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chesterfield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,031 (2022-23) → 2,127 (2023-24), nearly flat (+96).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lloyd C. Bird High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lloyd C. Bird High is 16.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lloyd C. Bird High?
78.8% of students at Lloyd C. Bird High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lloyd C. Bird High?
The largest demographic group at Lloyd C. Bird High is African American at 40.6% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lloyd C. Bird High?
Lloyd C. Bird High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Lloyd C. Bird High rank among public schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Lloyd C. Bird High ranks #7 of 7 public 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 public schools in Chesterfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides Lloyd C. Bird High, 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.