Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W.w. Gordon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: W W Gordon Elementary serves the northern part of Richmond, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W.w. Gordon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
W.w. Gordon Elementary School's student population of 628 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
628 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
W.w. Gordon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.w. Gordon Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#445 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
75%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.w. Gordon Elementary School's ranking?
W.w. Gordon Elementary School is ranked #445 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
628 students attend W.w. Gordon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of W.w. Gordon Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W.w. Gordon Elementary School?
W.w. Gordon Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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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