Serving 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thelma Crenshaw 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 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Thelma Crenshaw Elementary is located in the northern part of Midlothian, VA, covering approximately 4.9 square miles. Families typically experience a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School's student population of 708 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
708 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Thelma Crenshaw 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 Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1419 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School's ranking?
Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School is ranked #1419 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School often compared to?
Thelma Crenshaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alberta Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School?
708 students attend Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School?
Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School offer ?
Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School part of?
Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
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