C.C. Wells Elementary

589 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

C.C. Wells Elementary School, located in Chester, Virginia, is a cornerstone of the local Chesterfield County Public Schools district. Serving students in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive academic environment. It focuses on foundational learning, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and character values that prepare them for future academic success.

The school is known for its strong community atmosphere, often prioritizing parental involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, families, and staff. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and modern resources, C.C. Wells aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school culture centers on creating a safe and engaging space where young learners are empowered to reach their full potential, both as scholars and as active, responsible members of the Chester community.

589

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C.C. Wells Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	86
Black	226
Asian	10
Two or More	51

Black
226 (38.4 %)
White
216 (36.7 %)
Hispanic
86 (14.6 %)
Two or More
51 (8.7 %)
Asian
10 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chesterfield County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)768-6265
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	467
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 94