W.w. Gordon Elementary School

11701 Gordon School Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
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Top 30%
Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W.w. Gordon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 85% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

W.w. Gordon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

W.w. Gordon Elementary School's student population of 628 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
628 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

W.w. Gordon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.w. Gordon Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#445 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
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85%
68%
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(20-21)
72%
69%
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(20-21)
65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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Asian
3%
8%
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Hispanic
8%
20%
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Black
8%
21%
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White
75%
44%
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Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.42
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(22-23)
5.6%
19.1%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.w. Gordon Elementary School's ranking?
W.w. Gordon Elementary School is ranked #445 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend W.w. Gordon Elementary School?
628 students attend W.w. Gordon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of W.w. Gordon Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W.w. Gordon Elementary School?
W.w. Gordon Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does W.w. Gordon Elementary School offer ?
W.w. Gordon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is W.w. Gordon Elementary School part of?
W.w. Gordon Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 85% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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