Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W.w. Gordon Elementary School ranks in the top 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 66% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
W.w. Gordon Elementary School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
W.w. Gordon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.w. Gordon Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#625 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
76%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.w. Gordon Elementary School's ranking?
W.w. Gordon Elementary School is ranked #625 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend W.w. Gordon Elementary School?
609 students attend W.w. Gordon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of W.w. Gordon Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.w. Gordon Elementary School?
W.w. Gordon Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does W.w. Gordon Elementary School offer ?
W.w. Gordon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is W.w. Gordon Elementary School part of?
W.w. Gordon Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
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