Enrollment
2,131
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510084000337
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
131.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lloyd C. Bird High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lloyd C. Bird High
Lloyd C. Bird High is a high-poverty, large high school in Chesterfield, Virginia, enrolling 2,131 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,131 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 566 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,131 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Chesterfield's high schools, it stands alongside Matoaca High (1,624 students): Lloyd C. Bird High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 14.6:1).
Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students) and Cosby High (2,507 students) alongside Lloyd C. Bird High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lloyd C. Bird High compares
Lloyd C. Bird High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,207
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesterfield County Public Schools, which includes Lloyd C. Bird High.
$12,207
Per student
-17%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,131 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lloyd C. Bird High a good school?
Lloyd C. Bird High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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