Serving 325 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chesterfield Academy Elementary serves a 1.6 square mile area in the southern part of Norfolk, VA, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive of the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is approximately 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chesterfield Elementary School's student population of 325 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Chesterfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesterfield Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1769 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
86%
21%
White
2%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1769 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Chesterfield Elementary School often compared to?
Chesterfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Academy Of International Studies At Rosemont by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
325 students attend Chesterfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Chesterfield Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chesterfield Elementary School part of?
Chesterfield Elementary School is part of Norfolk City School District.
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