Elizabeth Scott Elementary

Summary:

Elizabeth Scott Elementary is a public elementary school in Chester, Virginia, serving 781 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district.

Elizabeth Scott Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (44.43%) and lower percentage of White students (28.17%) compared to nearby schools. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading, and excels in supporting subgroups like African American students and English Language Learners. Despite having a high percentage of students (81.05%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a 2-star to a 4-star rating in the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools district, such as Harrowgate Elementary, North Elementary, and Harry E. James Elementary, Elizabeth Scott Elementary outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. This impressive performance, coupled with the school's ability to effectively support economically disadvantaged students, makes Elizabeth Scott Elementary a standout choice for families in the Chester area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 813 Beginners Trail Loop
       Chester, VA  23836


(804) 541-4660

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
454th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,638 Help


Students who attend Elizabeth Scott Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Elizabeth Davis Middle
High:    Thomas Dale High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  781

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.4%
White:
28.2%
African American:
20.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elizabeth Scott Elementary ranks better than 59.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 14th 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 63.05. (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 Elizabeth Scott 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 Elizabeth Scott Elementary is $6,638. 27 elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elizabeth Scott Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Elizabeth Scott Elementary 454th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Elizabeth Scott 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 Elizabeth Scott Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Elizabeth Scott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 60.60 434th 1113 61.0%
2011 66.72 338th 1117 69.7%
2012 72.29 244th 1117 78.2%
2013 74.84 232nd 1120 79.3%
2014 76.03 205th 1110 81.5%
2015 74.01 235th 1100 78.6%
2016 84.08 85th 1096 92.2%
2017 80.38 149th 1099 86.4%
2018 78.09 181st 1097 83.5%
2019 73.31 268th 1105 75.7%
2021 49.01 607th 1103 45.0%
2022 68.04 377th 1109 66.0%
2023 72.87 298th 1114 73.2%
2024 63.05 454th 1114 59.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Elizabeth Scott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.38 31st 300 89.7%
2024 70.11 80th 306 73.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elizabeth Scott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.30 255th 1036 75.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Elizabeth Scott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.82 391st 1100 64.5%
2024 56.84 515th 1098 53.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Elizabeth Scott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.78 56th 182 69.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Elizabeth Scott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.96 236th 1093 78.4%
2024 65.72 398th 1101 63.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Elizabeth Scott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.99 59th 579 89.8%
2024 86.06 45th 588 92.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elizabeth Scott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.25 106th 564 81.2%
2024 62.90 207th 580 64.3%
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Rank History for White students at Elizabeth Scott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.99 357th 984 63.7%
2024 70.63 254th 979 74.1%
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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.

Elizabeth Scott Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 16, 2012

Open Quote Wonderful Faculty and Education! When it was time for my daughter to attend kindergarten, my family struggled with the decision of private school vs. public school. My daughter started kindergarten at Elizabeth Scott two plus years ago, and we’ve never regretted a moment. The school was built within the last five years, so it has the latest technology and equipment. In addition, it has a seasoned principal with an excellent reputation, so much so that many of the current faculty members followed her to Scott for the opportunity to be part of her staff.
All of my daughter’s teachers have done a wonderful job challenging her and in areas where she exceled, placing her in separate reading and math groups. The school’s staff also energizes the students, exciting and motivating them about learning! Recently the students were challenged to read 1 million minutes. When students reached specific goals, their names were posted for all to see and were personally awarded colored bracelets by the principal and vice principal. Each classroom tracked their minutes, listing the top three readers. The school reached its million minute goal in December. My daughter was so excited! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Elizabeth Scott Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 405 119 26 163 6 n/a n/a 5 724
2009 415 143 33 148 1 n/a n/a 1 741
2010 427 163 35 178 2 n/a n/a 0 805
2011 418 173 34 223 1 1 31 0 881
2012 390 167 34 257 0 1 36 0 885
2013 350 153 34 261 2 2 31 0 833
2014 353 175 39 279 4 4 38 0 892
2015 339 171 34 292 2 8 39 0 885
2016 330 170 34 332 4 6 37 0 913
2017 343 192 34 355 4 7 46 0 981
2018 361 183 40 376 5 9 52 0 1026
2019 331 182 46 384 3 8 43 0 997
2020 274 136 27 329 1 7 28 0 802
2021 221 156 27 339 2 1 34 0 780
2022 236 164 20 334 1 0 31 0 786
2023 220 157 23 347 1 0 33 0 781

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 Elizabeth Scott Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 724 41.3 17.5 34.4
2009 741 42.0 17.6 32.2
2010 805 43.2 18.6 35.5
2011 881 44.0 19.9 39.5
2012 885 48.3 18.2 39.9
2013 833 56.4 14.7 44.7
2014 892 54.3 16.4 45.3
2015 885 55.0 16.0 43.7
2016 913 56.0 16.3 44.4
2017 981 58.4 16.7 49.1
2018 1026 61.8 16.5 50.7
2019 997 61.0 16.3 52.1
2020 802 46.7 17.1 50.7
2021 780 55.0 14.1 n/a
2022 786 53.1 14.7 51.8
2023 781 59.2 13.1 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 Elizabeth Scott Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 724 41.3 17.5 34.4
2009 741 42.0 17.6 32.2
2010 805 43.2 18.6 35.5
2011 881 44.0 19.9 39.5
2012 885 48.3 18.2 39.9
2013 833 56.4 14.7 44.7
2014 892 54.3 16.4 45.3
2015 885 55.0 16.0 43.7
2016 913 56.0 16.3 44.4
2017 981 58.4 16.7 49.1
2018 1026 61.8 16.5 50.7
2019 997 61.0 16.3 52.1
2020 802 46.7 17.1 50.7
2021 780 55.0 14.1 n/a
2022 786 53.1 14.7 51.8
2023 781 59.2 13.1 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Elizabeth Scott Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $237 (4.6%) $4,923 (95.4%) $5,161
2020 $295 (5.3%) $5,284 (94.7%) $5,579
2021 $282 (4.2%) $6,356 (95.8%) $6,638

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elizabeth Scott Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 268th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 298th of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Scott Elementary)8678.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8467.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Elizabeth Scott Elementary)7376.7
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7366.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Scott Elementary)9478.4
 15.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8567.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Elizabeth Scott Elementary)8386.8
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7973.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Scott Elementary)8971.9
 17.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7650.8
 25.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Elizabeth Scott Elementary)9079
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8167.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Elizabeth Scott Elementary)8489.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8171.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Scott 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 Students997781
 21.7%
African American182157
 13.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian4623
 50%
Hispanic384347
 9.6%
Pacific Islander80
 100%
White331220
 33.5%
Two or More Races4333
 23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%81%
 29%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Elizabeth Scott Elementary

Elizabeth Scott Elementary ranks 454th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Elizabeth Scott Elementary are 44% Hispanic, 28% White, 20% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 781 students attended Elizabeth Scott Elementary.

Students who attend Elizabeth Scott Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elizabeth Davis Middle
High : Thomas Dale High


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