Below Average
#1531 of 1,851 schools in VA
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy
School · Chesterfield County Public Schools · Chester, VA
A Chesterfield County Public Schools school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
155501 Harrowgate Road, Chester, VA 23831
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 10 schools in Chester.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrowgate ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| C.c. Wells ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Marguerite F. Christian ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| North ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 338 | Compare → |
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
- #44 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
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy is listed in Chesterfield County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy is a public school in Chester, VA, part of Chesterfield County Public Schools, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,531 of 1,851 schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy
What grades does Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy serve?
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy?
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy rank in VA?
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy ranks #1,531 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy?
75.7% of students at Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chesterfield County
- Phone
- (804) 748-1405
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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