Bensley Elementary School
Richmond, VA 23237
Phone: (804) 743-3610
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-5 • 648 students
Bensley Elementary School, located in Richmond, Virginia, serves grades PK-5 in the Chesterfield County Public Schools district. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Bensley Elementary School is a public school in the Chesterfield County Public Schools district located in Richmond, VA. The principal of Bensley Elementary School is Mrs. Bessie Cooper. As of 2014, the students are 51.5% Hispanic; 31.5% Black, non-Hispanic; 13% White, non-Hispanic; 3.1% Multiracial; 0.8% Asian/Pacific Islander; and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 88.6% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.5% | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 31.5% | 26.3% | 23.3% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 13% | 54.3% | 52.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 4% | 4.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 88.6% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 5.1% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brickshire Golf Community | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Providence Forge | VA | 0 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carytown | Richmond | VA | 0 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Defense Supply Center Richmond | 0 mi. |
| Fort Lee | 0 mi. |
