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#1504 of 1,851 schools in VA

C.e. Curtis Elementary

Elementary School · Chesterfield County Public Schools · Chester, VA

A Chesterfield County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

3600 W Hundred Rd, Chester, VA 23831

  • Math 73% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 69% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-0.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$12,776
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at C.e. Curtis Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency73%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency69%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 71% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2017
ELA
76%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
73%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where C.e. Curtis Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,092

Median home value

$300,200

Median rent

$1,560/mo

College educated

36.7%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23831; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ecoff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–51.5 mi757Compare →
C.c. Wells ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–51.8 mi582Compare →
Bellwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.1PK–52.1 mi486Compare →
Salem Church ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–53.3 mi510Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Schools in district
73
Rank in district
#41 of 65
District spending per student
$12,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

C.e. Curtis Elementary is listed in Chesterfield County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About C.e. Curtis Elementary

C.e. Curtis Elementary is a public elementary school in Chester, VA, part of Chesterfield County Public Schools, serving approximately 772 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,504 of 1,851 schools in VA.

State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about C.e. Curtis Elementary

What grades does C.e. Curtis Elementary serve?

C.e. Curtis Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend C.e. Curtis Elementary?

C.e. Curtis Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at C.e. Curtis Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at C.e. Curtis Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does C.e. Curtis Elementary rank in VA?

C.e. Curtis Elementary ranks #1,504 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is C.e. Curtis Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

C.e. Curtis Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at C.e. Curtis Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, C.e. Curtis Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is C.e. Curtis Elementary a charter school?

No, C.e. Curtis Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is C.e. Curtis Elementary a Title I school?

No, C.e. Curtis Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for C.e. Curtis Elementary?

76.7% of students at C.e. Curtis Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
772
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chesterfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
Area population (ZIP 23831)
37,819
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
41
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23831; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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