- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Chesterfield, VA
W.W. Gordon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for W.W. Gordon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510084001835
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W.W. Gordon Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in North Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
W.W. Gordon Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W.W. Gordon Elementary ranks #3 of 11 schools in North Chesterfield, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084001835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
W.W. Gordon Elementary grew from 577 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 510084001835 · North Chesterfield, VA Other · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 17.4:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
W.W. Gordon Elementary grew from 577 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
W.W. Gordon 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 628
W.W. Gordon Elementary
628 students
What this shows W.W. Gordon Elementary reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How W.W. Gordon Elementary compares
W.W. Gordon 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 76% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 93% in Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
African American 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, W.W. Gordon Elementary is less 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 W.W. Gordon 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W.W. Gordon 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 North Chesterfield
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Beulah Elementary
Standard public school
902 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
J.G. Hening Elementary
Standard public school
877 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Hopkins Road Elementary
Standard public school
776 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
A.M. Davis Elementary
Standard public school
708 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Providence Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Bensley Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about W.W. Gordon Elementary
How many students attend W.W. Gordon Elementary?
W.W. Gordon Elementary has 628 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Chesterfield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.W. Gordon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W.W. Gordon Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W.W. Gordon Elementary?
13.7% of students at W.W. Gordon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W.W. Gordon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at W.W. Gordon Elementary is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in North Chesterfield, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W.W. Gordon Elementary?
W.W. Gordon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 W.W. Gordon Elementary rank among schools in North Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, W.W. Gordon Elementary ranks #3 of 11 schools in North 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 North Chesterfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides W.W. Gordon 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.