At a glance
Reported students
729
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
797
Elizabeth Scott Elementary: 729 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 790
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Elizabeth Scott Elementary
Elizabeth Scott Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Chester. It is one of 74 current school records connected to Chesterfield County Public Schools. NCES reports 729 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (25.1%). English learners represent 27.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Elizabeth Scott Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 59.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.1%
- Hispanic45%
- Black21.5%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Chesterfield County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Grange Hall Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
724 reported students
Swift Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
724 reported students
Jacobs Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
716 reported students
A.M. Davis Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
708 reported students
Thelma Crenshaw Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
708 reported students
Ecoff Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
764 reported students
Public schools near Elizabeth Scott Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enon Elementary Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools | PK–05 | 691 | 1.1 mi |
| Marguerite F. Christian Elementary Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools | PK–05 | 642 | 3.1 mi |
| Patrick Copeland Elementary Elementary · Hopewell City Public Schools | KG–05 | 579 | 3.6 mi |
| Dupont Elementary Elementary · Hopewell City Public Schools | KG–05 | 589 | 3.6 mi |
| Tussing Elementary Elementary · Colonial Heights City Public Schools | PK–05 | 652 | 4.4 mi |
| Harry E. James Elementary Elementary · Hopewell City Public Schools | KG–05 | 535 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Scott Elementary
What grades does Elizabeth Scott Elementary serve?
Elizabeth Scott Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Chesterfield County Public Schools.
How many students attend Elizabeth Scott Elementary?
Elizabeth Scott Elementary reported 729 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 790 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elizabeth Scott Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 729 students and 59.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elizabeth Scott Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elizabeth Scott Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chesterfield County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Elizabeth Scott Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Elizabeth Scott Elementary in?
Elizabeth Scott Elementary is part of Chesterfield County Public Schools, based in North Chesterfield, VA, which operates 74 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elizabeth Scott Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Enon Elementary (1.1 mi), Marguerite F. Christian Elementary (3.1 mi), Patrick Copeland Elementary (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.