Thelma Crenshaw Elementary

Summary:

Thelma Crenshaw Elementary is a public elementary school in Midlothian, Virginia, serving 651 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district, which is ranked 82 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Thelma Crenshaw Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Clover Hill Elementary and W.W. Gordon Elementary, with 44.7% White, 23.04% African American, and 23.66% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the Chesterfield County and Virginia state averages. Thelma Crenshaw Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, placing it in the bottom 30-40% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students (82.8%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Thelma Crenshaw Elementary has shown strength in supporting its English Language Learner (ELL) student population, ranking 31 out of 306 Virginia elementary schools for ELL students. However, the school's overall academic performance has declined over the years, and it generally underperforms compared to nearby schools in the Chesterfield County district. Addressing the specific needs of its diverse student population and implementing targeted interventions could help Thelma Crenshaw Elementary improve its academic outcomes and better serve its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 11901 Bailey Bridge Rd.
       Midlothian, VA  23112-3136


(804) 739-6250

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
733rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,243 Help


Students who attend Thelma Crenshaw Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bailey Bridge Middle
High:    Manchester High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  660

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.4%
African American:
23.5%
Hispanic:
23.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thelma Crenshaw Elementary ranks worse than 65.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 21st 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 39.43. (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 Thelma Crenshaw Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.4%), African American (23.5%), Hispanic (23.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thelma Crenshaw Elementary is 13.8, which is the 16th best among 39 elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thelma Crenshaw Elementary is $7,243, which is the 14th highest among 39 elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thelma Crenshaw Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Thelma Crenshaw Elementary 733rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Thelma Crenshaw 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 Thelma Crenshaw Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Thelma Crenshaw Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 63.33 380th 1062 64.2%
2006 50.49 596th 1071 44.4%
2007 57.24 484th 1083 55.3%
2008 58.83 462nd 1081 57.3%
2009 67.33 314th 1082 71.0%
2010 30.57 944th 1113 15.2%
2011 51.57 610th 1117 45.4%
2012 38.69 817th 1117 26.9%
2013 34.49 825th 1120 26.3%
2014 35.52 812th 1110 26.8%
2015 56.66 536th 1100 51.3%
2016 38.85 778th 1096 29.0%
2017 43.87 702nd 1099 36.1%
2018 32.82 848th 1097 22.7%
2019 36.02 806th 1105 27.1%
2021 33.08 782nd 1103 29.1%
2022 34.11 794th 1109 28.4%
2023 36.25 772nd 1114 30.7%
2024 39.43 733rd 1114 34.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thelma Crenshaw Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.19 149th 247 39.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thelma Crenshaw Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.26 32nd 300 89.3%
2024 84.01 31st 306 89.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thelma Crenshaw Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.81 686th 1036 33.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Thelma Crenshaw Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.70 757th 1100 31.2%
2024 40.95 721st 1098 34.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Thelma Crenshaw Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.60 785th 1093 28.2%
2024 36.76 765th 1101 30.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Thelma Crenshaw Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.09 387th 579 33.2%
2024 33.31 447th 588 24.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thelma Crenshaw Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.46 325th 564 42.4%
2024 50.45 318th 580 45.2%
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Rank History for White students at Thelma Crenshaw Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.76 836th 984 15.0%
2024 29.39 779th 979 20.4%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Open Quote We love Crenshaw! My 3 oldest boys have gone there & enrolling my youngest in prek in a few weeks. All of my boys are honor role. We have the teachers & the staff & the values they have instilled in my children. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Open Quote My son's first year of school was a wonderful experience due to the amazing teaching staff and new Principal Ms Williams. Thanks to the nurturing environment my son has left Kindergarten loving school and looking forward to the next year. Any school can be great or terrible and it all just really depends on the staff that run it. I have ben very happy with all of the staff I have had dealings with and their willingness to help and encouage the children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thelma Crenshaw 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 652 652
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 813 813
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 917 917
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 940 940
1993 930 100 5 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1044
1994 676 87 7 10 1 n/a n/a 0 781
1995 642 120 18 16 2 n/a n/a 0 798
1996 642 120 18 16 2 n/a n/a 0 798
1997 674 119 17 20 0 n/a n/a 0 830
1998 669 113 16 19 0 n/a n/a 0 817
1999 688 142 14 19 0 n/a n/a 0 863
2000 661 159 12 23 0 n/a n/a -4 851
2001 671 169 7 25 3 n/a n/a 0 875
2002 607 150 6 33 4 n/a n/a 0 800
2003 607 150 6 33 4 n/a n/a 0 800
2004 544 188 10 35 10 n/a n/a 1 788
2005 522 167 15 36 7 n/a n/a 0 747
2006 523 179 16 38 7 n/a n/a 1 764
2007 518 173 12 49 10 n/a n/a 5 767
2008 503 173 23 48 4 n/a n/a 0 751
2009 500 175 25 60 4 n/a n/a 1 765
2010 481 182 26 69 5 n/a n/a 0 763
2011 435 154 24 78 3 1 34 0 729
2012 425 156 25 70 1 1 47 0 725
2013 394 169 25 78 1 0 38 0 705
2014 393 159 30 88 1 0 33 0 704
2015 392 154 27 105 1 1 40 0 720
2016 377 160 30 95 1 0 43 0 706
2017 363 155 31 98 2 0 48 0 697
2018 350 140 27 99 3 1 56 0 676
2019 350 134 23 99 1 1 58 0 666
2020 338 139 17 103 1 2 57 0 657
2021 292 134 19 108 1 2 55 0 611
2022 308 155 17 141 1 4 47 0 673
2023 291 150 13 154 1 3 39 0 651
2024 293 155 16 153 1 2 40 0 660

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thelma Crenshaw Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 652 33.0 19.7 n/a
1990 813 42.6 19.0 n/a
1991 917 47.4 19.3 n/a
1992 940 48.3 19.4 n/a
1993 1044 54.2 19.3 n/a
1994 781 31.6 n/a 8.6
1995 798 n/a 0.0 12.8
1996 798 n/a 0.0 12.8
1997 830 n/a 0.0 12.4
1998 817 n/a 0.0 13.3
1999 863 47.0 18.4 23.5
2000 851 n/a 0.0 21.6
2001 875 52.8 16.6 22.2
2002 800 51.0 15.7 25.6
2003 800 51.0 15.7 25.6
2004 788 48.0 16.4 29.9
2005 747 47.0 15.9 30.4
2006 764 53.0 14.4 29.6
2007 767 50.1 15.3 28.1
2008 751 36.6 20.5 29.2
2009 765 40.7 18.8 30.8
2010 763 38.6 19.7 33
2011 729 37.6 19.3 32.6
2012 725 38.0 19.0 33.7
2013 705 38.0 18.5 37.2
2014 704 37.0 19.0 37.1
2015 720 34.0 21.1 40.7
2016 706 42.0 16.8 43.6
2017 697 42.2 16.4 39.5
2018 676 41.3 16.3 47.6
2019 666 41.0 16.2 45.9
2020 657 39.0 16.8 46.4
2021 611 46.0 13.2 n/a
2022 673 44.2 15.2 45.3
2023 651 44.7 14.5 82.8
2024 660 47.8 13.8 78.5

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 Thelma Crenshaw Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 652 33.0 19.7 n/a
1990 813 42.6 19.0 n/a
1991 917 47.4 19.3 n/a
1992 940 48.3 19.4 n/a
1993 1044 54.2 19.3 n/a
1994 781 31.6 n/a 8.6
1995 798 n/a 0.0 12.8
1996 798 n/a 0.0 12.8
1997 830 n/a 0.0 12.4
1998 817 n/a 0.0 13.3
1999 863 47.0 18.4 23.5
2000 851 n/a 0.0 21.6
2001 875 52.8 16.6 22.2
2002 800 51.0 15.7 25.6
2003 800 51.0 15.7 25.6
2004 788 48.0 16.4 29.9
2005 747 47.0 15.9 30.4
2006 764 53.0 14.4 29.6
2007 767 50.1 15.3 28.1
2008 751 36.6 20.5 29.2
2009 765 40.7 18.8 30.8
2010 763 38.6 19.7 33
2011 729 37.6 19.3 32.6
2012 725 38.0 19.0 33.7
2013 705 38.0 18.5 37.2
2014 704 37.0 19.0 37.1
2015 720 34.0 21.1 40.7
2016 706 42.0 16.8 43.6
2017 697 42.2 16.4 39.5
2018 676 41.3 16.3 47.6
2019 666 41.0 16.2 45.9
2020 657 39.0 16.8 46.4
2021 611 46.0 13.2 n/a
2022 673 44.2 15.2 45.3
2023 651 44.7 14.5 82.8
2024 660 47.8 13.8 78.5

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 Thelma Crenshaw Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $388 (6.4%) $5,698 (93.6%) $6,086
2020 $271 (4.4%) $5,852 (95.6%) $6,123
2021 $265 (3.7%) $6,978 (96.3%) $7,243

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thelma Crenshaw 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 806th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 772nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thelma Crenshaw Elementary)8162.7
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8467.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Thelma Crenshaw Elementary)6568.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7366.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thelma Crenshaw Elementary)8056.2
 23.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8567.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Thelma Crenshaw Elementary)6975.4
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7973.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thelma Crenshaw Elementary)6028.8
 31.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7650.8
 25.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Thelma Crenshaw Elementary)6860.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8167.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Thelma Crenshaw Elementary)7271.3
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8171.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thelma Crenshaw Elementary)9668
 28%
   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 Students666651
 2.3%
African American134150
 11.9%
American Indian11
Asian2313
 43.5%
Hispanic99154
 55.6%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White350291
 16.9%
Two or More Races5839
 32.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.9%82.8%
 36.8%


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Students at Thelma Crenshaw Elementary are 44% White, 23% African American, 23% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Thelma Crenshaw Elementary ranks 733rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 660 students attended Thelma Crenshaw Elementary.

Students who attend Thelma Crenshaw Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bailey Bridge Middle
High : Manchester High


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