Very Good
#679 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 37% in state
Woolridge Elementary
Elementary School · Chesterfield County Public Schools · Midlothian, VA
A Chesterfield County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
5401 Timber Bluff Pkwy., Midlothian, VA 23112
- Math 88% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woolridge Elementary score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 88% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (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
10.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Woolridge 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,716
Median home value
$366,500
Median rent
$1,706/mo
College educated
49.6%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23112; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 877 | Compare → |
| Millwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| The Goddard School - Midlothian III WoodlakePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Bettie Weaver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 613 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chesterfield County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 73
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Woolridge Elementary is listed in Chesterfield County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woolridge Elementary
Woolridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Midlothian, VA, part of Chesterfield County Public Schools, serving approximately 798 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #679 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woolridge Elementary
What grades does Woolridge Elementary serve?
Woolridge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Woolridge Elementary?
Woolridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 798 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woolridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woolridge Elementary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woolridge Elementary rank in VA?
Woolridge Elementary ranks #679 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Woolridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Woolridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Woolridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woolridge Elementary has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Woolridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Woolridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woolridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Woolridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woolridge Elementary?
10.7% of students at Woolridge 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
- 798
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chesterfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (804) 739-6330
- Area population (ZIP 23112)
- 56,364
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 23112; 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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