Chesterfield Elementary

www.npsk12.com/ches

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chesterfield Academy, located in the Park Place neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Norfolk Public Schools district, the academy is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school is known for its commitment to providing equitable opportunities for its diverse student body, utilizing various instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of every learner.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Chesterfield Academy places a strong focus on cultivating a positive school culture. The administration and staff prioritize building meaningful partnerships with families and local organizations to enrich the educational experience. By integrating character education and community-focused initiatives, the school aims to prepare its students not only for success in middle school and beyond but also to become responsible and engaged citizens within the Norfolk community.

325

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chesterfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	21
Black	280
Two or More	14
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
280 (86.2%)
Hispanic
21 (6.5%)
Two or More
14 (4.3%)
White
5 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	Norfolk City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)628-2544
Website:	http://www.npsk12.com/ches
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
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 62

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 29