Ecoff Elementary

Summary:

Ecoff Elementary is a public elementary school in Chester, Virginia, serving 730 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.

Ecoff Elementary stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 37.67% White, 38.63% African American, 13.56% Hispanic, 2.19% Asian, and 7.4% two or more races. This diversity is higher compared to nearby schools like O.B. Gates Elementary, which has a student population that is 52.4% White. Academically, Ecoff's performance on SOL tests is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages in most subjects and grade levels. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.4 to 15.4 over the past three years.

However, Ecoff Elementary faces some challenges, including fluctuating school rankings and significant performance gaps between different student subgroups. The school's ranking among Virginia elementary schools has ranged from 477 out of 1,096 in 2015-2016 to 836 out of 1,109 in 2021-2022, indicating inconsistent academic achievement. Additionally, the school's Hispanic students and disabled students have performed significantly better or worse than the overall student population on SOL tests. Ecoff's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.59% to 80.96% over the past three years, suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's academic performance. By addressing the needs of its lower-performing subgroups and learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools, such as Harrowgate Elementary, Ecoff Elementary may be able to improve its overall academic outcomes and provide more equitable educational opportunities for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5200 Ecoff Ave.
       Chester, VA  23831-1516


(804) 768-6185

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
669th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,556 Help


Students who attend Ecoff Elementary usually attend:

High:    Lloyd C. Bird High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  730

Racial breakdown:

African American:
38.6%
White:
37.7%
Hispanic:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ecoff Elementary ranks worse than 60.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 20th 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 44.78. (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 Ecoff Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ecoff Elementary is $6,556. 29 elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ecoff Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ecoff Elementary 669th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Ecoff 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 Ecoff Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ecoff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 77.15 173rd 1062 83.7%
2006 69.34 284th 1071 73.5%
2007 72.96 223rd 1083 79.4%
2008 63.18 388th 1081 64.1%
2009 73.51 225th 1082 79.2%
2010 53.36 581st 1113 47.8%
2011 53.52 570th 1117 49.0%
2012 57.09 490th 1117 56.1%
2013 55.46 518th 1120 53.8%
2014 52.38 560th 1110 49.5%
2015 57.64 524th 1100 52.4%
2016 58.76 477th 1096 56.5%
2017 55.80 535th 1099 51.3%
2018 42.26 736th 1097 32.9%
2019 51.01 618th 1105 44.1%
2021 39.38 719th 1103 34.8%
2022 31.26 836th 1109 24.6%
2023 43.84 679th 1114 39.0%
2024 44.78 669th 1114 39.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ecoff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.68 528th 1036 49.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ecoff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.01 680th 1100 38.2%
2024 46.78 642nd 1098 41.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ecoff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.52 291st 355 18.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ecoff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.39 674th 1093 38.3%
2024 41.65 712th 1101 35.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Ecoff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.52 332nd 579 42.7%
2024 55.53 273rd 588 53.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ecoff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.25 86th 564 84.8%
2024 53.69 288th 580 50.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ecoff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.99 664th 984 32.5%
2024 40.54 663rd 979 32.3%
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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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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Open Quote i love the school ecoff .i think it shoud be 5 stars it is the alsomest school ever . i am very proud of the school and evey one that gos there i. i think evey body should go there.it even helps the altisic or adhd kids .ecoff is alot of help to me.thank you so much for your support for my child Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ecoff 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 527 527
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 540 540
1993 588 85 22 7 1 n/a n/a 0 703
1994 630 103 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 747
1995 583 102 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 705
1996 583 102 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 705
1997 616 125 12 12 1 n/a n/a 0 766
1998 613 123 11 10 2 n/a n/a 0 759
1999 627 137 10 8 2 n/a n/a 0 784
2000 605 144 8 12 10 n/a n/a -4 775
2001 616 134 10 17 10 n/a n/a 0 787
2002 579 135 25 48 14 n/a n/a 0 801
2003 579 135 25 48 14 n/a n/a 0 801
2004 562 159 24 60 12 n/a n/a 2 819
2005 555 156 23 46 10 n/a n/a 8 798
2006 550 148 22 34 8 n/a n/a 13 775
2007 572 184 24 53 8 n/a n/a 16 857
2008 518 188 21 60 3 n/a n/a 17 807
2009 498 188 14 37 4 n/a n/a 14 755
2010 469 186 18 40 4 n/a n/a 15 732
2011 432 193 13 71 2 1 47 0 759
2012 441 198 10 68 1 0 45 0 763
2013 435 207 9 72 0 0 39 0 762
2014 387 225 9 70 0 1 41 0 733
2015 377 231 12 68 0 1 44 0 733
2016 371 232 12 78 3 2 32 0 730
2017 352 270 12 76 2 3 43 0 758
2018 354 293 16 86 3 2 42 0 796
2019 316 260 17 73 4 4 38 0 712
2020 307 267 20 80 5 0 34 0 713
2021 277 270 23 77 6 0 37 0 690
2022 299 282 21 86 2 1 49 0 740
2023 275 282 16 99 3 1 54 0 730

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 Ecoff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 527 29.0 18.1 n/a
1992 540 29.5 18.3 n/a
1993 703 36.7 19.2 n/a
1994 747 30.3 n/a 8.7
1995 705 n/a 0.0 9.4
1996 705 n/a 0.0 9.4
1997 766 n/a 0.0 9.4
1998 759 n/a 0.0 7.6
1999 784 41.0 19.1 12.1
2000 775 n/a 0.0 13.5
2001 787 47.6 16.5 14.1
2002 801 50.9 15.7 18.7
2003 801 50.9 15.7 18.7
2004 819 49.5 16.5 20
2005 798 48.5 16.5 19.5
2006 775 50.0 15.5 20.1
2007 857 49.3 17.4 24.5
2008 807 38.7 20.9 24.1
2009 755 39.4 19.2 24.7
2010 732 35.5 20.5 25.4
2011 759 36.5 20.7 27
2012 763 44.0 17.3 30.4
2013 762 41.5 18.3 32
2014 733 41.7 17.5 37.2
2015 733 42.0 17.4 36.8
2016 730 44.0 16.5 38.1
2017 758 45.5 16.6 45
2018 796 47.2 16.8 49.6
2019 712 45.7 15.5 46.1
2020 713 41.8 17.0 46.3
2021 690 44.6 15.4 n/a
2022 740 45.1 16.3 44.6
2023 730 50.5 14.4 81

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 Ecoff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 527 29.0 18.1 n/a
1992 540 29.5 18.3 n/a
1993 703 36.7 19.2 n/a
1994 747 30.3 n/a 8.7
1995 705 n/a 0.0 9.4
1996 705 n/a 0.0 9.4
1997 766 n/a 0.0 9.4
1998 759 n/a 0.0 7.6
1999 784 41.0 19.1 12.1
2000 775 n/a 0.0 13.5
2001 787 47.6 16.5 14.1
2002 801 50.9 15.7 18.7
2003 801 50.9 15.7 18.7
2004 819 49.5 16.5 20
2005 798 48.5 16.5 19.5
2006 775 50.0 15.5 20.1
2007 857 49.3 17.4 24.5
2008 807 38.7 20.9 24.1
2009 755 39.4 19.2 24.7
2010 732 35.5 20.5 25.4
2011 759 36.5 20.7 27
2012 763 44.0 17.3 30.4
2013 762 41.5 18.3 32
2014 733 41.7 17.5 37.2
2015 733 42.0 17.4 36.8
2016 730 44.0 16.5 38.1
2017 758 45.5 16.6 45
2018 796 47.2 16.8 49.6
2019 712 45.7 15.5 46.1
2020 713 41.8 17.0 46.3
2021 690 44.6 15.4 n/a
2022 740 45.1 16.3 44.6
2023 730 50.5 14.4 81

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 Ecoff Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $270 (4.6%) $5,644 (95.4%) $5,914
2020 $205 (3.6%) $5,476 (96.4%) $5,681
2021 $254 (3.9%) $6,302 (96.1%) $6,556

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ecoff 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 618th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 679th of 1114 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ecoff Elementary)8165.7
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8467.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Ecoff Elementary)7973.3
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7366.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ecoff Elementary)7065.3
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8567.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Ecoff Elementary)7862.9
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7973.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ecoff Elementary)7167.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7650.8
 25.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Ecoff Elementary)7771.6
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8167.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Ecoff Elementary)8370.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8171.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ecoff Elementary)10080
 20%
   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 Students712730
 2.5%
African American260282
 8.5%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian1716
 5.9%
Hispanic7399
 35.6%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White316275
 13%
Two or More Races3854
 42.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%81%
 34.9%


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Ecoff Elementary ranks 669th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Ecoff Elementary are 39% African American, 38% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Ecoff Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Lloyd C. Bird High

In the 2022-23 school year, 730 students attended Ecoff Elementary.


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