Elizabeth Scott Elementary

813 Beginners Trail Loop
Chester, VA 23836

781 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elizabeth Scott Elementary School, located on Beginners Trail Loop in Chester, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chesterfield County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its young student population. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit.

Beyond classroom instruction, Elizabeth Scott Elementary integrates technology and collaborative learning practices to ensure students are well-equipped for the demands of the 21st century. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, viewing these partnerships as essential to the holistic growth of its students. With its focus on creating inclusive classrooms and nurturing a love for lifelong learning, Elizabeth Scott Elementary remains a key pillar of the Chester community.

781

Total Students

59.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elizabeth Scott Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	347
Black	157
Asian	23
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

Hispanic
347 (44.4 %)
White
220 (28.2 %)
Black
157 (20.1 %)
Two or More
33 (4.2 %)
Asian
23 (2.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)541-4660
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	781
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	563
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 116

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 139

Grade 5 126