BENSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bensley Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools school district, located in North Chesterfield, VA with about 733 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, Bensley Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bensley Elementary School, located on Strathmore Road in North Chesterfield, Virginia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Chesterfield County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, Bensley Elementary focuses on equipping its young learners with the essential foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking necessary for their future educational success.

Beyond core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. Bensley Elementary works to cultivate a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding North Chesterfield neighborhood to ensure a holistic approach to student well-being. Through various extracurricular activities, inclusive programming, and a dedicated faculty, the school strives to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to become active, responsible, and curious participants in their own education.

For more information, contact Bensley Elementary at (804) 743-3610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.