O.B. Gates Elementary

10001 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832

563 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

563

Total Students

53.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O.B. Gates Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	87
Black	141
Asian	9
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
295 (52.4 %)
Black
141 (25.0 %)
Hispanic
87 (15.5 %)
Two or More
30 (5.3 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)768-6195
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	477
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 77

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for O.B. Gates Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	105
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	104
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for O.B. Gates Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	253	44.9%
Male	310	55.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)