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#1232 of 1,851 schools in VA
Ecoff Elementary
Elementary School · Chesterfield County Public Schools · Chester, VA
A Chesterfield County Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5200 Ecoff Ave., Chester, VA 23831
- Math 73% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ecoff Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 73% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ecoff 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.e. Curtis ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 772 | Compare → |
| Primrose at Ironbridge CornerPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.9 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| C.c. Wells ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Salem Church ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 510 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Chesterfield County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 73
- Rank in district
- #33 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
Ecoff Elementary is listed in Chesterfield County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ecoff Elementary
Ecoff Elementary is a public elementary school in Chester, VA, part of Chesterfield County Public Schools, serving approximately 757 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,232 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ecoff Elementary
What grades does Ecoff Elementary serve?
Ecoff Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ecoff Elementary?
Ecoff Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 757 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ecoff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ecoff Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ecoff Elementary rank in VA?
Ecoff Elementary ranks #1,232 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Ecoff Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ecoff Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Ecoff Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ecoff Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ecoff Elementary a charter school?
No, Ecoff Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ecoff Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ecoff Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ecoff Elementary?
77.1% of students at Ecoff 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
- 757
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chesterfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (804) 768-6185
- 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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