At a glance
Reported students
716
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
797
Jacobs Road Elementary: 716 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
13.5:1 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
- 697
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Jacobs Road Elementary
Jacobs Road Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Chesterfield. It is one of 74 current school records connected to Chesterfield County Public Schools. NCES reports 716 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 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to 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 White (34.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.9%). English learners represent 8.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. 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 Jacobs Road Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.2 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
- 8.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.1%
- 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
- White34.1%
- Hispanic29.9%
- Black27.1%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
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.
A.M. Davis Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
708 reported students
Grange Hall Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
724 reported students
Swift Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
724 reported students
Thelma Crenshaw Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
708 reported students
Elizabeth Scott Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
729 reported students
Enon Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
691 reported students
Public schools near Jacobs Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.A. Chalkley Elementary Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools | PK–05 | 835 | 2.8 mi |
| Providence Elementary Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools | PK–05 | 682 | 3.1 mi |
| Thelma Crenshaw Elementary Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools | PK–05 | 708 | 3.4 mi |
| J.G. Hening Elementary Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools | PK–05 | 877 | 3.6 mi |
| Beulah Elementary Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools | PK–05 | 902 | 3.9 mi |
| A.M. Davis Elementary Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools | PK–05 | 708 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jacobs Road Elementary
What grades does Jacobs Road Elementary serve?
Jacobs Road 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 Jacobs Road Elementary?
Jacobs Road Elementary reported 716 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 697 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jacobs Road Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 716 students and 53.2 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 Jacobs Road Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jacobs Road 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 Jacobs Road Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.1% 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 Jacobs Road Elementary in?
Jacobs Road 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 Jacobs Road Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include J.A. Chalkley Elementary (2.8 mi), Providence Elementary (3.1 mi), Thelma Crenshaw Elementary (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.