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Woolridge Elementary

Summary:

Woolridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Midlothian, Virginia, serving 804 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 100 elementary schools in Virginia, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong academic performance that outpaces the district and state averages.

Woolridge Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 72.76% White, 8.96% African American, 5.47% Hispanic, and 6.47% Asian. This diversity is higher than the surrounding schools, which tend to have a larger percentage of White students. Additionally, Woolridge has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 8.46%, significantly lower than the surrounding schools. This suggests the school serves a relatively affluent community, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Another factor that sets Woolridge Elementary apart is its smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6, lower than the surrounding schools. This allows for more individualized attention and support for students, which may be a key factor in the school's consistent academic excellence. Woolridge's students consistently outperform their peers in the Chesterfield County district and the state of Virginia on SOL assessments, making it a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5401 Timber Bluff Pkwy.
       Midlothian, VA  23112-6380

(804) 739-6330

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
189th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,359 Help


Students who attend Woolridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tomahawk Creek Middle
High:    Cosby High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  798

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.0%
African American:
9.9%
Asian:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Woolridge Elementary ranks better than 83% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 6th 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 81.34. (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 Racial makeup is: White (68%), African American (9.9%), Asian (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woolridge Elementary is 16.5. 34 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 Woolridge Elementary is $6,359. 34 elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woolridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Woolridge Elementary 189th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Woolridge 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 Woolridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Woolridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 84.65 63rd 1062 94.1%
2006 88.58 16th 1071 98.5%
2007 84.09 64th 1083 94.1%
2008 85.80 29th 1081 97.3%
2009 80.97 91st 1082 91.6%
2010 74.93 188th 1113 83.1%
2011 84.05 62nd 1117 94.4%
2012 86.72 38th 1117 96.6%
2013 87.83 50th 1120 95.5%
2014 86.75 65th 1110 94.1%
2015 86.56 46th 1100 95.8%
2016 84.90 75th 1096 93.2%
2017 88.19 52nd 1099 95.3%
2018 85.20 89th 1097 91.9%
2019 83.98 104th 1105 90.6%
2021 89.18 82nd 1103 92.6%
2022 87.52 92nd 1109 91.7%
2023 87.49 79th 1114 92.9%
2024 81.34 189th 1114 83.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woolridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.66 495th 1036 52.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Woolridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.82 64th 1100 94.2%
2024 82.94 139th 1098 87.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Woolridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.63 144th 324 55.6%
2024 58.47 158th 355 55.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Woolridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.17 140th 1093 87.2%
2024 74.66 268th 1101 75.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Woolridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.71 30th 230 87.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Woolridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.48 80th 588 86.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Woolridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 96.14 6th 580 99.0%
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Rank History for White students at Woolridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.23 111th 984 88.7%
2024 67.56 299th 979 69.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Woolridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 386 386
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 395 395
1993 733 40 17 1 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1994 635 20 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1995 710 27 21 3 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1996 710 27 21 3 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1997 787 25 25 3 0 n/a n/a 0 840
1998 806 29 20 4 0 n/a n/a 0 859
1999 813 34 26 1 0 n/a n/a 0 874
2000 787 37 21 5 1 n/a n/a -4 847
2001 740 46 20 6 2 n/a n/a 0 814
2002 705 47 19 7 1 n/a n/a 0 779
2003 705 47 19 7 1 n/a n/a 0 779
2004 734 49 27 12 1 n/a n/a 4 827
2005 685 55 26 10 4 n/a n/a 13 793
2006 692 42 23 6 6 n/a n/a 25 794
2007 684 39 29 10 5 n/a n/a 23 790
2008 662 44 34 10 13 n/a n/a 2 765
2009 649 56 31 14 11 n/a n/a 1 762
2010 659 77 31 15 8 n/a n/a 12 802
2011 649 57 31 19 6 1 26 0 789
2012 636 54 23 24 5 1 27 0 770
2013 611 55 28 22 4 2 24 0 746
2014 597 59 28 25 2 2 20 0 733
2015 588 64 33 29 0 2 28 0 744
2016 561 61 35 36 1 3 28 0 725
2017 575 62 38 26 0 2 35 0 738
2018 613 64 46 30 2 2 29 0 786
2019 630 66 47 32 3 1 37 0 816
2020 580 62 39 39 2 1 38 0 761
2021 509 66 45 44 2 1 39 0 706
2022 591 79 45 48 2 1 52 0 818
2023 585 72 52 44 2 2 47 0 804
2024 543 79 65 56 0 5 50 0 798

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 Woolridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 386 23.4 16.4 n/a
1992 395 23.8 16.5 n/a
1993 791 45.1 17.5 n/a
1994 672 27.2 n/a 1.3
1995 761 n/a 0.0 1.4
1996 761 n/a 0.0 1.4
1997 840 n/a 0.0 1
1998 859 n/a 0.0 1.6
1999 874 47.0 18.6 1.3
2000 847 n/a 0.0 1.6
2001 814 46.6 17.5 2
2002 779 47.2 16.5 3.7
2003 779 47.2 16.5 3.7
2004 827 51.4 16.1 3.2
2005 793 50.0 15.9 2.9
2006 794 47.0 16.9 3.8
2007 790 47.1 16.8 2.6
2008 765 35.0 21.9 2.9
2009 762 34.6 22.0 4.6
2010 802 35.7 22.4 8.2
2011 789 34.5 22.8 5.6
2012 770 42.3 18.1 6.2
2013 746 42.1 17.7 5.9
2014 733 41.3 17.7 5.3
2015 744 41.0 18.1 6.7
2016 725 42.0 17.2 6.3
2017 738 42.7 17.2 7.5
2018 786 46.2 16.9 10.6
2019 816 47.2 17.2 8.9
2020 761 43.9 17.3 6.7
2021 706 45.5 15.4 n/a
2022 818 47.5 17.2 6.2
2023 804 48.2 16.6 8.5
2024 798 48.2 16.5 10.7

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 Woolridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 386 23.4 16.4 n/a
1992 395 23.8 16.5 n/a
1993 791 45.1 17.5 n/a
1994 672 27.2 n/a 1.3
1995 761 n/a 0.0 1.4
1996 761 n/a 0.0 1.4
1997 840 n/a 0.0 1
1998 859 n/a 0.0 1.6
1999 874 47.0 18.6 1.3
2000 847 n/a 0.0 1.6
2001 814 46.6 17.5 2
2002 779 47.2 16.5 3.7
2003 779 47.2 16.5 3.7
2004 827 51.4 16.1 3.2
2005 793 50.0 15.9 2.9
2006 794 47.0 16.9 3.8
2007 790 47.1 16.8 2.6
2008 765 35.0 21.9 2.9
2009 762 34.6 22.0 4.6
2010 802 35.7 22.4 8.2
2011 789 34.5 22.8 5.6
2012 770 42.3 18.1 6.2
2013 746 42.1 17.7 5.9
2014 733 41.3 17.7 5.3
2015 744 41.0 18.1 6.7
2016 725 42.0 17.2 6.3
2017 738 42.7 17.2 7.5
2018 786 46.2 16.9 10.6
2019 816 47.2 17.2 8.9
2020 761 43.9 17.3 6.7
2021 706 45.5 15.4 n/a
2022 818 47.5 17.2 6.2
2023 804 48.2 16.6 8.5
2024 798 48.2 16.5 10.7

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 Woolridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $93 (1.9%) $4,927 (98.1%) $5,021
2020 $96 (1.7%) $5,403 (98.3%) $5,498
2021 $192 (3.0%) $6,167 (97.0%) $6,359

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Woolridge 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 104th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 79th of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woolridge Elementary)9081.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8467.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Woolridge Elementary)8881
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7366.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woolridge Elementary)9092.4
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8567.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Woolridge Elementary)8693.1
 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 (Woolridge Elementary)9384.4
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7650.8
 25.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Woolridge Elementary)9892.1
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8167.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Woolridge Elementary)9590
 5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8171.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Woolridge Elementary)100100
   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 Students816804
 1.5%
African American6672
 9.1%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian4752
 10.6%
Hispanic3244
 37.5%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White630585
 7.1%
Two or More Races3747
 27%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.9%8.5%
 0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Woolridge Elementary

Students who attend Woolridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tomahawk Creek Middle
High : Cosby High

In the 2023-24 school year, 798 students attended Woolridge Elementary.

Woolridge Elementary ranks 189th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Woolridge Elementary are 68% White, 10% African American, 8% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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