O.B. GATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

O.B. Gates Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools school district, located in Chesterfield, VA with about 692 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 57 teachers, O.B. Gates Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

O.B. Gates Elementary School is a public school located in Chesterfield, Virginia, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district, the institution is known for its focus on fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. The school emphasizes academic growth while promoting social-emotional development, encouraging students to become engaged and responsible members of their community.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized instruction to meet the diverse needs of their student population. In addition to its core academic curriculum, O.B. Gates often incorporates extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives to create a well-rounded educational experience. Its location on Courthouse Road makes it a central hub for the surrounding suburban neighborhood, maintaining a strong partnership with local families to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact O.B. Gates Elementary at (804) 768-6195 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

10001 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832-6655
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O.B. GATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Chesterfield, VA with about 692 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
692
Teachers:
57.21
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 692 students

White
60.5%
Black or African American
22.3%
Hispanic/Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
7.4%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.