- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesterfield, VA
Winterpock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Winterpock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510084002780
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winterpock Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Winterpock Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winterpock Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Chesterfield, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084002780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Winterpock Elementary grew from 760 students in 2022-23 to 798 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 510084002780 · Chesterfield, VA Other · MID · TRAD
834 enr · 18.5:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Winterpock Elementary grew from 760 students in 2022-23 to 798 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Winterpock 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 834
Winterpock Elementary
834 students
What this shows Winterpock Elementary reports 834 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winterpock Elementary compares
Winterpock 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 79% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 834 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
834
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 97% in Virginia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
African American 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Winterpock 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 Winterpock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lloyd C. Bird High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winterpock 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 (~834 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winterpock Elementary
How many students attend Winterpock Elementary?
Winterpock Elementary has 834 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chesterfield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winterpock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Winterpock Elementary is 18.5:1, which is 33% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winterpock Elementary?
12.1% of students at Winterpock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winterpock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Winterpock Elementary is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winterpock Elementary?
Winterpock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Winterpock Elementary rank among schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Winterpock Elementary ranks #2 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 Winterpock 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.