HARROWGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Harrowgate Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools school district, located in Chester, VA with about 597 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 38 teachers, Harrowgate Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Harrowgate Elementary School is a public school located in Chester, Virginia, serving students in the Chesterfield County Public Schools district. The school is known for being an integral part of the local community, focusing on providing a supportive and structured academic environment for children in the surrounding residential area. Like many schools in the Chesterfield system, Harrowgate places an emphasis on core curriculum development while fostering an inclusive atmosphere that aims to meet the diverse social and educational needs of its student body.

Situated on Harrowgate Road, the school features a traditional elementary school layout designed to accommodate a community-focused learning experience. Beyond classroom instruction, the school typically engages in various extracurricular activities and parent-teacher initiatives designed to encourage family involvement and student enrichment. As part of a larger, high-performing district, Harrowgate Elementary benefits from standardized resources and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to middle school through foundational literacy, mathematics, and character-building programs.

For more information, contact Harrowgate Elementary at (804) 520-6015 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.