Enrollment
628
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W.W. Gordon Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at W.W. Gordon Elementary
W.W. Gordon Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in North Chesterfield, Virginia, enrolling 628 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 93% of Virginia schools and 25% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.7% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Virginia average.
With 628 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 239 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among North Chesterfield's public schools, it stands alongside Beulah Elementary (902 students): W.W. Gordon Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 13.1:1).
Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students) and Cosby High (2,507 students) alongside W.W. Gordon Elementary.
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 W.W. Gordon Elementary compares
W.W. Gordon Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,207
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesterfield County Public Schools, which includes W.W. Gordon Elementary.
$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 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
- 2,582
- 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
- 2,131
- 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
Similar other 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 (~628 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is W.W. Gordon Elementary a good school?
W.W. Gordon Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. 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 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.
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