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#942 of 1,851 schools in VA

Ettrick Elementary

Elementary School · Chesterfield County Public Schools · Ettrick, VA

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

20910 Chesterfield Ave., Ettrick, VA 23803

  • Math 74% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+0.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$12,776
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

Students at Ettrick Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency74%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 71% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2017
ELA
73%
2018
Math
80%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
80%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
74%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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

76.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ettrick 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$55,820

Median home value

$208,700

Median rent

$1,132/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

50.7%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23803; 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
Pleasants Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.1K–51.7 mi515Compare →
Westview Early Childhood Education CenterEnrollment path unverified3.3PK1.8 mi405Compare →
Lakeview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–52.1 mi439Compare →
Cool Spring ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.8K–52.3 mi529Compare →

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
#20 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

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

About Ettrick Elementary

Ettrick Elementary is a public elementary school in Ettrick, VA, part of Chesterfield County Public Schools, serving approximately 514 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #942 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ettrick Elementary

What grades does Ettrick Elementary serve?

Ettrick Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Ettrick Elementary?

Ettrick Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ettrick Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Ettrick Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ettrick Elementary rank in VA?

Ettrick Elementary ranks #942 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Ettrick Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Ettrick Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Ettrick Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ettrick Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ettrick Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Ettrick Elementary a Title I school?

No, Ettrick Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ettrick Elementary?

76.3% of students at Ettrick 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
514
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chesterfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%
Area population (ZIP 23803)
41,794
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
35.8
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 23803; 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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