Marguerite F. Christian Elementary

14801 Woods Edge Rd.
Colonial Heights, VA 23834

592 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Marguerite F. Christian Elementary School, located in Colonial Heights, Virginia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Chesterfield County Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Marguerite F. Christian, a dedicated educator whose legacy of commitment to student success continues to influence the school's mission. Situated on Woods Edge Road, the school provides a suburban learning environment designed to cater to the needs of students in the surrounding community, fostering a culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of strong character.

The school is known for its focus on providing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally. With a dedicated staff of educators and administrators, Marguerite F. Christian Elementary implements a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with Virginia’s educational standards while integrating modern learning tools. By prioritizing community engagement and parent involvement, the school aims to create a collaborative partnership between home and classroom, ensuring that every student receives the foundational skills and encouragement necessary to thrive as they progress in their educational journey.

592

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marguerite F. Christian Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	105
Black	267
Asian	8
Two or More	42
American Indian	1

Black
267 (45.1 %)
White
169 (28.5 %)
Hispanic
105 (17.7 %)
Two or More
42 (7.1 %)
Asian
8 (1.4 %)
American Indian
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)530-5733
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	592
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	489
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 1

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 110