Elizabeth Scott Elementary School

813 Beginners Trail Loop
Chester, VA 23836
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elizabeth Scott Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 757 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 79% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elizabeth Scott Elementary School's student population of 757 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Motto
Make Every Minute Count!

School Rankings

Elizabeth Scott 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 Elizabeth Scott Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#975 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
79%
68%
(20-21)
56%
69%
(20-21)
40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
44%
19%
Black
22%
22%
White
27%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elizabeth Scott Elementary School's ranking?
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School is ranked #975 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Elizabeth Scott Elementary School often compared to?
Elizabeth Scott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Enon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Elizabeth Scott Elementary School?
757 students attend Elizabeth Scott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Elizabeth Scott Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elizabeth Scott Elementary School?
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Scott Elementary School offer ?
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elizabeth Scott Elementary School part of?
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 757 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 79% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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