Thelma Crenshaw Elementary

11901 Bailey Bridge Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23112

651 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School is a public school located in Midlothian, Virginia, serving students within the Chesterfield County Public Schools district. Situated on Bailey Bridge Road, the school functions as a community hub for local families, emphasizing a foundational educational experience that focuses on academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the district, it is committed to fostering a supportive environment that prepares elementary-aged students for the transition to middle school.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on inclusivity and student engagement, often utilizing the resources provided by the surrounding Chesterfield County area to enrich its curriculum. By maintaining a balance between rigorous state standards and extracurricular opportunities, Thelma Crenshaw Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and collaborative space where students can explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build meaningful connections with their peers and educators.

651

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thelma Crenshaw Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	154
Black	150
Asian	13
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
291 (44.7 %)
Hispanic
154 (23.7 %)
Black
150 (23.0 %)
Two or More
39 (6.0 %)
Asian
13 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
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)739-6250
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	552
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 23

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 130

Grade 5 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thelma Crenshaw Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	104
Grade 4	130
Grade 5	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thelma Crenshaw Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	320	49.2%
Male	331	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)