J.A. Chalkley Elementary

842 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J.A. Chalkley Elementary School is a public school located in Chesterfield, Virginia, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s mission emphasizes preparing students for success in a global society by providing a rigorous curriculum that meets the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic core, J.A. Chalkley is known for its focus on inclusivity and character development. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular programs and initiatives designed to encourage student involvement and parent participation. By utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational technology, the faculty at J.A. Chalkley aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong foundation for their future education in the Chesterfield school system.

842

Total Students

64.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.A. Chalkley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	332
Black	424
Asian	12
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

Black
424 (50.4 %)
Hispanic
332 (39.4 %)
White
45 (5.3 %)
Two or More
28 (3.3 %)
Asian
12 (1.4 %)
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)674-1300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	842
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	649
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

Pre-Kindergarten 66

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 142

Grade 5 135