Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, O.b. Gates 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 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O B Gates Elementary serves the southern part of Chesterfield, VA, covering an area of approximately 47.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
O.b. Gates Elementary School's student population of 620 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
620 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1983
School Rankings
O.b. Gates 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 O.b. Gates Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1070 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
28%
21%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Stars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O.b. Gates Elementary School's ranking?
O.b. Gates Elementary School is ranked #1070 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are O.b. Gates Elementary School often compared to?
O.b. Gates Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem Church Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend O.b. Gates Elementary School?
620 students attend O.b. Gates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of O.b. Gates Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O.b. Gates Elementary School?
O.b. Gates Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does O.b. Gates Elementary School offer ?
O.b. Gates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is O.b. Gates Elementary School part of?
O.b. Gates Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
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