Spring Run Elementary

Spring Run Elementary is a primary school of substantial scale in Midlothian, Virginia, operated by Chesterfield County Public Schools, serveing 848 students in grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 499 students per school, that is 70% above typical.

Across the 65 schools in Chesterfield County Public Schools (64,194 students total), Spring Run Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Spring Run Elementary records that White students make up the majority at 59%. Beyond that, the school lists 18% Black, 13% Hispanic, 8% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Chesterfield County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Spring Run Elementary has 52 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.4:1. The state averages around 13.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 25% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is noticeably below Chesterfield County's rate of about 54%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Spring Run Elementary sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 81.2%; this one delivers 80.9%.

In the area at large, census data for Chesterfield County shows median household income runs about $101,931, 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Chesterfield County's 76 public schools (combined enrollment of about 64,194 students), Spring Run Elementary is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Alberta Smith Elementary, roughly 1.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Spring Run Elementary at 5th of 9; the average score across the group is 78.7%.

Geographically, the school is in a commuter-belt area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Spring Run Elementary has edged down 4%, going from 881 students in 2018 to 848 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 72% to 59% across the same window.

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