Bensley Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 6600 Strathmore Rd
       Richmond, VA  23237-1129


(804) 743-3610

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1026th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,000 Help


Students who attend Bensley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Falling Creek Middle
High:    Meadowbrook High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  582

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.5%
African American:
20.4%
White:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.9% Help


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Compare Details Bensley Elementary ranks worse than 92.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 35th among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.5%), African American (20.4%), White (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bensley Elementary is 11.6, which is the 2nd best among 39 elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bensley Elementary is $8,000, which is the 4th highest among 39 elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bensley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bensley Elementary 1026th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Bensley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Chesterfield County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield County Public Schools 75th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bensley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bensley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 70.74 256th 1062 75.9%
2006 65.77 340th 1071 68.3%
2007 69.75 284th 1083 73.8%
2008 64.85 359th 1081 66.8%
2009 48.21 640th 1082 40.9%
2010 67.52 316th 1113 71.6%
2011 70.61 263rd 1117 76.5%
2012 72.05 247th 1117 77.9%
2013 68.57 330th 1120 70.5%
2014 57.48 484th 1110 56.4%
2015 63.36 413th 1100 62.5%
2016 72.88 259th 1096 76.4%
2017 80.15 153rd 1099 86.1%
2018 47.13 672nd 1097 38.7%
2019 45.43 685th 1105 38.0%
2021 16.36 947th 1103 14.1%
2022 16.09 975th 1109 12.1%
2023 9.98 1026th 1114 7.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bensley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.03 212th 300 29.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bensley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.60 1017th 1100 7.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Bensley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.24 1014th 1093 7.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Bensley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.60 509th 579 12.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bensley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.91 479th 564 15.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Open Quote Bensley Elem. has hard-working teachers,administrators, and students. There is a diverse population, but the school and community work well together to bring success. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bensley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 534 534
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 535 535
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 537 537
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 551 551
1993 316 223 24 19 1 n/a n/a 0 583
1994 340 238 19 23 3 n/a n/a 0 623
1995 283 337 27 28 2 n/a n/a 0 677
1996 283 337 27 28 2 n/a n/a 0 677
1997 242 350 28 39 3 n/a n/a 0 662
1998 223 362 23 28 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1999 235 367 20 42 3 n/a n/a 0 667
2000 215 326 20 69 3 n/a n/a -4 629
2001 173 291 19 86 2 n/a n/a 0 571
2002 132 316 12 143 6 n/a n/a 0 609
2003 132 316 12 143 6 n/a n/a 0 609
2004 125 275 4 125 6 n/a n/a 4 539
2005 102 263 5 135 5 n/a n/a 7 517
2006 113 233 8 157 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2007 104 232 5 184 4 n/a n/a 3 532
2008 110 317 5 210 7 n/a n/a 2 651
2009 90 333 4 248 3 n/a n/a 0 678
2010 98 307 2 270 3 n/a n/a 0 680
2011 80 272 4 293 0 0 14 0 663
2012 80 254 5 294 1 0 20 0 654
2013 72 228 9 302 2 0 14 0 627
2014 84 204 5 334 0 1 20 0 648
2015 81 207 5 394 0 3 18 0 708
2016 72 199 4 439 0 4 19 0 737
2017 51 199 5 468 0 0 16 0 739
2018 48 179 2 488 0 0 16 0 733
2019 52 114 1 405 0 1 13 0 586
2020 40 133 1 472 1 0 15 0 662
2021 21 133 2 458 0 0 21 0 635
2022 25 127 2 444 0 0 15 0 613
2023 30 119 1 422 0 0 10 0 582

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bensley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 534 29.5 18.1 n/a
1990 535 32.2 16.6 n/a
1991 537 38.3 14.0 n/a
1992 551 39.0 14.1 n/a
1993 583 38.5 15.1 n/a
1994 623 25.2 n/a 62.6
1995 677 n/a 0.0 62.8
1996 677 n/a 0.0 62.8
1997 662 n/a 0.0 69.2
1998 636 n/a 0.0 66.5
1999 667 46.0 14.5 78.3
2000 629 n/a 0.0 76.1
2001 571 49.3 11.6 90
2002 609 50.1 12.2 83.3
2003 609 50.1 12.2 83.3
2004 539 55.5 9.7 81.5
2005 517 55.5 9.3 79.2
2006 512 48.0 10.7 81.1
2007 532 48.0 11.1 76.9
2008 651 44.5 14.6 80.9
2009 678 46.8 14.5 81.4
2010 680 48.7 13.9 84.6
2011 663 49.6 13.3 88.5
2012 654 44.1 14.8 87.3
2013 627 44.0 14.2 88.4
2014 648 44.7 14.4 88.6
2015 708 46.0 15.3 88.4
2016 737 46.0 16.0 84.9
2017 739 48.2 15.3 86.9
2018 733 52.0 14.0 87.3
2019 586 42.4 13.8 83.3
2020 662 43.4 15.2 91.7
2021 635 60.6 10.4 n/a
2022 613 54.8 11.1 99
2023 582 49.7 11.6 80.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bensley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 534 29.5 18.1 n/a
1990 535 32.2 16.6 n/a
1991 537 38.3 14.0 n/a
1992 551 39.0 14.1 n/a
1993 583 38.5 15.1 n/a
1994 623 25.2 n/a 62.6
1995 677 n/a 0.0 62.8
1996 677 n/a 0.0 62.8
1997 662 n/a 0.0 69.2
1998 636 n/a 0.0 66.5
1999 667 46.0 14.5 78.3
2000 629 n/a 0.0 76.1
2001 571 49.3 11.6 90
2002 609 50.1 12.2 83.3
2003 609 50.1 12.2 83.3
2004 539 55.5 9.7 81.5
2005 517 55.5 9.3 79.2
2006 512 48.0 10.7 81.1
2007 532 48.0 11.1 76.9
2008 651 44.5 14.6 80.9
2009 678 46.8 14.5 81.4
2010 680 48.7 13.9 84.6
2011 663 49.6 13.3 88.5
2012 654 44.1 14.8 87.3
2013 627 44.0 14.2 88.4
2014 648 44.7 14.4 88.6
2015 708 46.0 15.3 88.4
2016 737 46.0 16.0 84.9
2017 739 48.2 15.3 86.9
2018 733 52.0 14.0 87.3
2019 586 42.4 13.8 83.3
2020 662 43.4 15.2 91.7
2021 635 60.6 10.4 n/a
2022 613 54.8 11.1 99
2023 582 49.7 11.6 80.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bensley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $624 (8.7%) $6,567 (91.3%) $7,191
2020 $391 (5.9%) $6,261 (94.1%) $6,651
2021 $604 (7.6%) $7,396 (92.5%) $8,000

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bensley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 685th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1026th of 1114 Elementary schools
 30.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bensley Elementary)8831.7
 56.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8467.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Bensley Elementary)6028.4
 31.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7366.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bensley Elementary)8863.4
 24.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8567.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Bensley Elementary)7647.8
 28.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7973.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bensley Elementary)6039.7
 20.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7650.8
 25.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Bensley Elementary)7452.2
 21.8%
   5th Grade Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8167.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Bensley Elementary)7043.3
 26.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8171.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bensley Elementary)10062
 38%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8055
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students586582
 0.7%
African American114119
 4.4%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic405422
 4.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White5230
 42.3%
Two or More Races1310
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.3%80.9%
 2.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 582 students attended Bensley Elementary.

Students at Bensley Elementary are 73% Hispanic, 20% African American, 5% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Bensley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Falling Creek Middle
High : Meadowbrook High

Bensley Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.9% of Virginia elementary schools.


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