C.C. Wells Elementary

Summary:

C.C. Wells Elementary is a public elementary school in Chester, Virginia, serving 589 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district.

While C.C. Wells has a relatively diverse student population, with 36.67% White, 38.37% African American, and 14.6% Hispanic students, its academic performance lags behind the district and state averages. The school's 5th-grade math proficiency rate was 46.58% in 2023-2024, compared to 53.58% for Chesterfield County and 67.98% for Virginia. C.C. Wells has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This may be partly due to the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 48.9% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

However, C.C. Wells' African American and Hispanic students perform better relative to their peers statewide, with the school's African American students ranking 318 out of 588 Virginia elementary schools and its Hispanic students ranking 349 out of 580. Compared to some nearby schools, such as Lakeview Elementary and Bellwood Elementary, which have even lower academic performance and rankings, C.C. Wells appears to be doing relatively well, despite its overall challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13101 S. Chester Rd.
       Chester, VA  23831-4553


(804) 768-6265

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
777th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,052 Help


Students who attend C.C. Wells Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carver Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  582

Racial breakdown:

African American:
40.4%
White:
33.7%
Hispanic:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details C.C. Wells Elementary ranks worse than 69.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 24th among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at C.C. Wells Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.4%), White (33.7%), Hispanic (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at C.C. Wells Elementary is 14.9. 24 elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at C.C. Wells Elementary is $6,052. 35 elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

C.C. Wells Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks C.C. Wells Elementary 777th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See C.C. Wells Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Chesterfield County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield County Public Schools 82nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for C.C. Wells Elementary

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Rank History for all students at C.C. Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 76.04 180th 1062 83.1%
2006 70.41 266th 1071 75.2%
2007 76.00 179th 1083 83.5%
2008 66.79 328th 1081 69.7%
2009 65.93 340th 1082 68.6%
2010 49.27 659th 1113 40.8%
2011 65.45 361st 1117 67.7%
2012 61.96 406th 1117 63.7%
2013 64.77 383rd 1120 65.8%
2014 79.90 148th 1110 86.7%
2015 55.68 552nd 1100 49.8%
2016 75.76 209th 1096 80.9%
2017 63.16 412th 1099 62.5%
2018 56.82 529th 1097 51.8%
2019 47.94 665th 1105 39.8%
2021 36.89 743rd 1103 32.6%
2022 33.11 808th 1109 27.1%
2023 31.33 830th 1114 25.5%
2024 35.04 777th 1114 30.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at C.C. Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.27 163rd 247 34.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at C.C. Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.28 721st 1036 30.4%
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Rank History for Female students at C.C. Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.48 821st 1100 25.4%
2024 35.92 773rd 1098 29.6%
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Rank History for Male students at C.C. Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.43 822nd 1093 24.8%
2024 33.14 803rd 1101 27.1%
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Rank History for African American students at C.C. Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.72 416th 579 28.2%
2024 50.53 318th 588 45.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at C.C. Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.10 314th 564 44.3%
2024 46.33 349th 580 39.8%
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Rank History for White students at C.C. Wells Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.86 797th 984 19.0%
2024 14.53 904th 979 7.7%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, November 21, 2019

Open Quote One of the best run schools in the county. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, January 18, 2019

Open Quote Great school with a small town feel. My kids have excelled since they started at CC Wells. The STEAM program is a wonderful addition to the curriculum, my kids are excited to attend. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, June 17, 2017

Open Quote Love CC Wells! The faculty are all amazing! It is a small school and we love it! I am a grandparent there and volunteer for all grade levels! The teachers are very caring and supportive of their students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for C.C. Wells Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 606 606
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 703 703
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 638 638
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 655 655
1993 579 82 24 10 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1994 586 87 22 9 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1995 606 95 16 11 1 n/a n/a 0 729
1996 606 95 16 11 1 n/a n/a 0 729
1997 602 103 18 14 2 n/a n/a 0 739
1998 595 121 17 9 1 n/a n/a 0 743
1999 588 114 18 14 1 n/a n/a 0 735
2000 602 131 19 13 2 n/a n/a -4 763
2001 589 137 10 13 14 n/a n/a 0 763
2002 670 167 18 22 6 n/a n/a 0 883
2003 670 167 18 22 6 n/a n/a 0 883
2004 660 164 15 20 4 n/a n/a 12 875
2005 621 201 18 19 5 n/a n/a 18 882
2006 620 214 19 17 3 n/a n/a 28 901
2007 608 245 17 20 4 n/a n/a 29 923
2008 454 195 24 25 4 n/a n/a 0 702
2009 425 210 34 37 2 n/a n/a 0 708
2010 389 231 31 38 1 n/a n/a 1 691
2011 377 217 31 47 3 0 23 0 698
2012 391 184 38 46 2 1 29 0 691
2013 376 193 38 48 1 0 30 0 686
2014 347 203 32 50 1 0 41 0 674
2015 341 225 25 46 0 0 46 0 683
2016 315 205 17 51 1 1 36 0 626
2017 316 198 15 53 3 3 24 0 612
2018 308 201 8 63 3 5 30 0 618
2019 287 245 8 88 2 6 42 0 678
2020 261 235 8 82 2 6 49 0 643
2021 247 245 9 88 2 4 46 0 641
2022 250 239 11 94 0 2 46 0 642
2023 216 226 10 86 0 0 51 0 589
2024 196 235 8 84 0 0 59 0 582

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at C.C. Wells Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 606 35.0 17.3 n/a
1990 703 37.2 18.8 n/a
1991 638 38.4 16.6 n/a
1992 655 39.1 16.7 n/a
1993 695 40.0 17.4 n/a
1994 704 28.5 n/a 4.3
1995 729 n/a 0.0 9.9
1996 729 n/a 0.0 9.9
1997 739 n/a 0.0 7.4
1998 743 n/a 0.0 8.5
1999 735 40.0 18.4 8.2
2000 763 n/a 0.0 9.5
2001 763 45.2 16.9 10.7
2002 883 50.6 17.5 11.3
2003 883 50.6 17.5 11.3
2004 875 53.6 16.3 11.8
2005 882 51.6 17.1 12.3
2006 901 54.0 16.7 11.9
2007 923 57.1 16.2 13.3
2008 702 35.0 20.1 12.4
2009 708 35.5 19.9 12.6
2010 691 33.1 20.8 13.3
2011 698 31.0 22.4 16.5
2012 691 38.0 18.1 20.3
2013 686 38.0 18.0 20.8
2014 674 36.9 18.2 21.5
2015 683 39.0 17.5 26.5
2016 626 38.0 16.4 29.6
2017 612 38.0 16.1 23.7
2018 618 37.5 16.4 30.9
2019 678 40.8 16.5 32.6
2020 643 38.8 16.5 35.6
2021 641 40.0 16.0 n/a
2022 642 40.0 16.0 35.7
2023 589 39.0 15.1 48.9
2024 582 39.0 14.9 77.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio C.C. Wells Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 606 35.0 17.3 n/a
1990 703 37.2 18.8 n/a
1991 638 38.4 16.6 n/a
1992 655 39.1 16.7 n/a
1993 695 40.0 17.4 n/a
1994 704 28.5 n/a 4.3
1995 729 n/a 0.0 9.9
1996 729 n/a 0.0 9.9
1997 739 n/a 0.0 7.4
1998 743 n/a 0.0 8.5
1999 735 40.0 18.4 8.2
2000 763 n/a 0.0 9.5
2001 763 45.2 16.9 10.7
2002 883 50.6 17.5 11.3
2003 883 50.6 17.5 11.3
2004 875 53.6 16.3 11.8
2005 882 51.6 17.1 12.3
2006 901 54.0 16.7 11.9
2007 923 57.1 16.2 13.3
2008 702 35.0 20.1 12.4
2009 708 35.5 19.9 12.6
2010 691 33.1 20.8 13.3
2011 698 31.0 22.4 16.5
2012 691 38.0 18.1 20.3
2013 686 38.0 18.0 20.8
2014 674 36.9 18.2 21.5
2015 683 39.0 17.5 26.5
2016 626 38.0 16.4 29.6
2017 612 38.0 16.1 23.7
2018 618 37.5 16.4 30.9
2019 678 40.8 16.5 32.6
2020 643 38.8 16.5 35.6
2021 641 40.0 16.0 n/a
2022 642 40.0 16.0 35.7
2023 589 39.0 15.1 48.9
2024 582 39.0 14.9 77.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for C.C. Wells Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $5,915 (100.0%) $5,915
2020 $00 (0.0%) $5,982 (100.0%) $5,982
2021 $00 (0.0%) $6,052 (100.0%) $6,052

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on C.C. Wells Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 665th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 830th of 1114 Elementary schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (C.C. Wells Elementary)7262.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8467.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (C.C. Wells Elementary)6565.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7366.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (C.C. Wells Elementary)7254.1
 17.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8567.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (C.C. Wells Elementary)7365.9
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7973.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (C.C. Wells Elementary)8633.8
 52.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7650.8
 25.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (C.C. Wells Elementary)8452.6
 31.4%
   5th Grade Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8167.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (C.C. Wells Elementary)8266.3
 15.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8171.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (C.C. Wells Elementary)9370
 23%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8055
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students678589
 13.1%
African American245226
 7.8%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian810
 25%
Hispanic8886
 2.3%
Pacific Islander60
 100%
White287216
 24.7%
Two or More Races4251
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.6%48.9%
 16.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about C.C. Wells Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 582 students attended C.C. Wells Elementary.

Students who attend C.C. Wells Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carver Middle

C.C. Wells Elementary ranks 777th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at C.C. Wells Elementary are 40% African American, 34% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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