Bensley Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025North Chesterfield, Virginia 23234 · Chesterfield County Public Schools
#522 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#9228 of 50,301 nationally
About Bensley Elementary
Bensley Elementary is a public elementary located in North Chesterfield, in the Chesterfield County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 615 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 522nd of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 615.
There are 16 schools in North Chesterfield; Bensley Elementary ranks 5th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)77.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bensley Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bensley Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Falling Creek Middle
North Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,443 students · 141 m away
Falling Creek Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
823 students · 278 m away
Thomas C. Boushall Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
621 students · 1.6 km away
Broad Rock Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students · 2.1 km away
J.G. Hening Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
877 students · 2.2 km away
Hopkins Road Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
776 students · 2.6 km away
J.L. Francis Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students · 2.7 km away
Summer Hill Preschool Center
Richmond · Public other · Grades PK–PK
192 students · 2.8 km away
Meadowbrook High
North Chesterfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,953 students · 2.8 km away
Cardinal Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
821 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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615 students
Spiller Elementary
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615 students
Flint Hill Elementary
Vienna · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
614 students
Lake Anne Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
616 students
Westgate Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
614 students
Redbud Run Elementary
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bensley Elementary a good school?
Bensley Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 73.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #522 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bensley Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bensley Elementary ranks #522 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #9228 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bensley Elementary?
Bensley Elementary had 615 students in 2025.
Is Bensley Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Bensley Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bensley Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bensley Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.