Chesterfield Elementary School

2915 Westminster Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chesterfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chesterfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Chesterfield Elementary School's student population of 320 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Chesterfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesterfield Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1786 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
54%
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20-24%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chesterfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
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Hispanic
5%
18%
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Black
91%
22%
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White
2%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
This chart display the diversity score of Chesterfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chesterfield Elementary School's ranking?
Chesterfield Elementary School is ranked #1786 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Chesterfield Elementary School?
320 students attend Chesterfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Chesterfield Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chesterfield Elementary School?
Chesterfield Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chesterfield Elementary School offer ?
Chesterfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chesterfield Elementary School part of?
Chesterfield Elementary School is part of Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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