Chesterfield Academy Elementary School
Tel:
(757)628-2544
- Chesterfield Academy Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Chesterfield Academy Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Chesterfield Academy Elementary School's student population of 417 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 417 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Chesterfield Academy Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Chesterfield Academy Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1760 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 94% | 23% |
| White | n/a | 50% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norfolk City Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Chesterfield Academy Elementary School is Booker T Washington High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is William H. Ruffner Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ingleside Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Norfolk Booker T Washington High School Grades: 9-12 | 970 students
0.9 miles
1111 Park Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757)628-3575 0.9 9-12 970 - Norfolk Ingleside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 553 students
0.9 miles
976 Ingleside Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757)892-3270 0.9 PK-5 553 - Norfolk Richard Bowling Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 562 students
0.9 miles
2700 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757)628-2515 0.9 PK-5 562 - Norfolk Jacox Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 718 students
1.1 miles
1300 Marshall Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757)628-2433 1.1 PK-5 718 - Norfolk Southside Stem Academy At Campostella Grades: K-6 | 786 students
1.1 miles
1106 Campostella Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757)628-2555 1.1 K-6 786
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