Thelma Crenshaw Elementary

11901 Bailey Bridge Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23112

708 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School is a public school located in Midlothian, Virginia, serving students within the Chesterfield County Public Schools district. Situated on Bailey Bridge Road, the school functions as a community hub for local families, emphasizing a foundational educational experience that focuses on academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the district, it is committed to fostering a supportive environment that prepares elementary-aged students for the transition to middle school.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on inclusivity and student engagement, often utilizing the resources provided by the surrounding Chesterfield County area to enrich its curriculum. By maintaining a balance between rigorous state standards and extracurricular opportunities, Thelma Crenshaw Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and collaborative space where students can explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build meaningful connections with their peers and educators.

708

Total Students

51.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thelma Crenshaw Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	312
Hispanic	157
Black	164
Asian	20
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	3

White
312 (44.1%)
Black
164 (23.2%)
Hispanic
157 (22.2%)
Two or More
52 (7.3%)
Asian
20 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chesterfield County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)739-6250
Website:	http://oneccps.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	552
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 128

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thelma Crenshaw Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	112
Grade 2	99
Grade 3	125
Grade 4	104
Grade 5	128

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thelma Crenshaw Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	342	48.3%
Male	366	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)