- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colonial Heights, VA
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marguerite F. Christian Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510084001086
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Colonial Heights · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marguerite F. Christian Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Colonial Heights, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084001086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 510084001086 · Colonial Heights, VA Other · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 13.4:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Marguerite F. Christian 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 642
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary
642 students
What this shows Marguerite F. Christian Elementary reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marguerite F. Christian Elementary compares
Marguerite F. Christian 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 40% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Virginia - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
White 24.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Marguerite F. Christian 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 Marguerite F. Christian 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 Marguerite F. Christian 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 Colonial Heights
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 (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marguerite F. Christian Elementary
How many students attend Marguerite F. Christian Elementary?
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary has 642 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colonial Heights, VA. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marguerite F. Christian Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marguerite F. Christian Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 Marguerite F. Christian Elementary?
80.4% of students at Marguerite F. Christian Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marguerite F. Christian Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marguerite F. Christian Elementary is African American at 36.6% of enrollment, in Colonial Heights, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marguerite F. Christian Elementary?
Marguerite F. Christian 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 Marguerite F. Christian Elementary rank among schools in Colonial Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Marguerite F. Christian Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Colonial Heights, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colonial Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides Marguerite F. Christian 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.