Overview
C.E. Curtis Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Chester, Virginia. The school enrolls 767 students. It is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictChesterfield County Public Schools
County51041
CityChester
ZIP23831
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510084000320
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment767
White36.1%
Hispanic / Latino28.7%
Black / African American25.2%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races8.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %77%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)