Gordon Elementary is among some of the top-performing schools in the state for overall test scores in math and reading, clearly achieving its mission of emphasizing and supporting high levels of achievement through global education. Prekindergarten through fifth grade students at this school have many options to meet their diverse needs as individual students. Besides core classes, students have four topics they engage with throughout the school year: music, art, physical education, and STEAM. In STEAM, students get the opportunity to develop problem-solving skills while exploring science, technology, engineering, art and math. This resource is designed to have students practice their communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity skills.
Students can also engage in school clubs that help build social skills and establish relationships among their peers. There can join Cub and Girl Scouts, Running Club and K Kid Club. A winter enrichment program is offered every January and is run by the school’s Parent Teacher Association. The program runs for six weeks, allowing students to explore new activities like clay, chess, cake decorating, mad science, creative writing, fashion design and more.
W W Gordon Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
11701 Gordon School Rd,
North Chesterfield, VA
Chesterfield County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Rosemary Harris
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Niche Grade
B+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.1%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
286:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%
White
75.9%
Hispanic
8.1%
Black
7.3%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
12/30/2025
We have been a Gordon family for many years and have had multiple children attend Gordon. We love the small community feel and love that the teachers truly care about the students and their families. We love Gordon!
1/13/2023
Great school with wonderful staff and students. Community, Family, Inclusiveness!
12/15/2022
Gordon is the best school! Nestled into a supportive community, this school is one of Chesterfield County's hidden gems. You can feel the positivity in the building the moment that you walk through the front doors. Staff are always friendly and encouraging while holding high expectations for student...
12/14/2022
Gordon is a great school that is nestled right in our neighborhood. The staff work hard meeting children where they are and moving them forward. Parents are welcome to volunteer and help assist throughout the building (library, classroom, lunchroom). They even have a neat program for males called Wa...
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Homes For Sale
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Median Lot Size
15,681 Sq Ft
% Renters
46%
Average Household Income
$79,188
% of College Grads
31.4%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,848 Sq Ft
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W W Gordon Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in North Chesterfield, VA, in the Midlothian neighborhood, and is served by the Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 611 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. W W Gordon Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Monacan High School, Al Madina School of Richmond, Cardinal Newman Academy, and more. Learn more about what North Chesterfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near W W Gordon Elementary School.