Chesterfield County Public Schools

What Chesterfield County Public Schools does

Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) is a government-mandated public school division serving Chesterfield County, Virginia - the fifth-most populous county in Virginia and one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. The division operates 64 schools (34 of which qualify for the federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program based on free/reduced-price meal eligibility) across five magisterial districts (Midlothian, Matoaca, Bermuda, Clover Hill, Dale), graduating approximately 4,300 high school seniors annually and serving a majority-minority student population of 64,000+. CCPS is governed by an elected five-member School Board and led since January 2025 by Superintendent Dr. John Murray. The division employs 6,632 staff and runs a $1.03 billion FY2027 proposed operating budget.

CCPS delivers a comprehensive K-12 educational product portfolio including Career and Technical Education across 17 Career Clusters with industry certifications and dual enrollment via Brightpoint Community College; Virginia Preschool Initiative for low-income families; Adult Continuing Education covering GED preparation, ESL, and workforce training; Alternative Education Programs (Acceler8, Connections Academy, Night School); Gifted Education with Center-Based Gifted Academy and three regional Governor's School partnerships; Special Education with IDEA-compliant IEP processes; a 1:1 Chromebook Program supported by Canvas LMS and ParentVUE/StudentVUE portals; and the CCPS Online virtual school. Technology integrations include ArcGIS for attendance zone mapping, SchoolCafe for meal payments, Swagit for board meeting livestreaming, Qualtrics for special education surveys, and Eduphoria (Apptegy) powering the district website and mobile apps.

The revenue model is dominated by government appropriations from the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and federal sources, supplemented by modest fee-based revenue streams: summer programs ($150-$325 per course), kindergarten summer program ($180), Adult Continuing Education enrichment courses, and indirect community engagement revenue through the Champion Card program. As a public division, standard K-12 services are delivered at no direct cost to families, with school assignment determined by geographic attendance zones and online registration through the division's portal.

Name

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Legal name

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Website

https://oneccps.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) is a government-mandated public school division operating 64 schools across five magisterial districts in Chesterfield County, Virginia, serving approximately 64,000 K-12 students with a $1.03 billion FY2027 operating budget funded primarily by county, state, and federal appropriations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Adult continuing education
• Gifted education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

North Chesterfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (County, State, Federal): CCPS is primarily funded through appropriations from the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and federal government sources. The FY2027 proposed operating budget is approximately $1.03 billion. Funding is approved through an annual budget process: the superintendent proposes a budget, the School Board approves it, and the County Board of Supervisors adopts the final budget. Additional state funding is determined after the state passes its budget.
2. Fee-Based Summer Programs: The division charges tuition for optional summer programs: $300 per full-credit high school course, $150 per middle school course, $325 for full-credit CCPSOnline courses, $200 for half-credit CCPSOnline courses, and $180 for kindergarten summer programs. Students with academic need identified by the school attend free.
3. Adult Education Course Fees: Adult Continuing Education offers workforce training, GED preparation, and ESL classes, with fees for non-mandatory enrichment courses. Reduced fees are available for Champion Card holders (seniors and CCPS retirees).
4. Champion Card Program: Free card program for eligible seniors (60+), CCPS retirees, and school partners providing access to school activities. Some adult education classes offer reduced fees for card holders. Revenue is indirect through community engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Chesterfield County Public Schools operates a public K-12 school division providing comprehensive education services across 64 schools in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Core offerings include standard K-12 instruction, career and technical education across 17 Career Clusters, special education, gifted education, alternative education programs, Virginia Preschool Initiative, summer programs, CCPS Online virtual learning, and adult continuing education (GED, ESL, workforce training). Services are delivered primarily through direct enrollment in geographic school attendance zones.

Product overview

Chesterfield County Public Schools operates as a traditional public school district providing K-12 education across 64 schools in Virginia. The core educational products include Career and Technical Education (CTE) with 17 career clusters at the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center; Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) for early childhood development; Adult Continuing Education for workforce training and GED; Alternative Education Programs including Acceler8, Connections Academy, and Night School; Gifted Education with Center Based Gifted Academy; Special Education services; Summer Programs for enrichment and credit recovery; and a 1:1 Chromebook Program. The district supports student and family engagement through ParentVUE & StudentVUE portal and Canvas learning management system. CCPS Online provides virtual learning options, while facilities like the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center offer hands-on career training. The district also runs supplemental programs including Gen AI education initiatives, Hall of Fame recognition, and community engagement through CCPS on the Go communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Quantifiable outcome

• Six National Blue Ribbon Schools and seven National Title I Distinguished Schools recognized nationally
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Capital OneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapital One partnered with Swift Creek Elementary students on a creative project where professional artists crafted models and posters based on students' original monster drawings and stories. The project engaged student imaginations and built community connections through the arts.
• Experience ChesterfieldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChesterfield County Public Schools and Experience Chesterfield co-hosted Art in Action Day at Rockwood Park, engaging the community through arts. Families participated in hands-on demonstrations and performances with Chesterfield County students at pottery wheels, sewing machines, and screen printers.
• Chesterfield Education Foundation (CEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chesterfield Education Foundation is a nonprofit that sponsors recognition events (All-County Teams, Superintendent's All-County Team honorees in VHSL activities and sports), academic awards, and educational programs. CEF partners with CCPS on the Hall of Fame induction ceremony and other initiatives.
• Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government and International Studies (MLWGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCPS partners with Maggie L. Walker Governor's School, one of Virginia's regional governor's schools serving high-ability students. Chesterfield County students in grades 8-12 may apply through the CCPS portal to attend.
• Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts and Technology (ARGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCPS partners with Appomattox Regional Governor's School, serving Chesterfield County students with high ability and interest in arts and technology. Students in grades 8-12 may apply through the CCPS portal.
• CodeRVA Regional Governor's SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCPS partners with CodeRVA, Virginia's regional governor's school focused on computer science and technology. Chesterfield County students in grades 8-12 may apply through the CCPS portal.
• Brightpoint Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler Community College) provides dual enrollment opportunities for CCPS students. James Myers, CCPS Teacher of the Year, serves as chair of the Brightpoint Community College Educational Foundation board.
• MEGA MentorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEGA Mentors connects 150+ business and civic mentors with approximately 550 students across ten Chesterfield County schools. Co-founded by former CCPS Superintendent Dr. Marcus Newsome and Greg Cummings. The organization works toward serving all CCPS schools.
• Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVCU is a partner in the Mirror Me program, which encourages CCPS high school juniors/seniors and VCU college students to pursue teaching careers. VCU provides the degree pathway; CCPS guarantees employment to program graduates. VCU also serves as an employer of Dr. Jenna Darby (School Board member, adjunct faculty) and as a dual enrollment partner.
• Virginia State University (VSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVSU partners in the Mirror Me program alongside VCU, providing a degree pathway for CCPS high school students and college students interested in becoming teachers. CCPS guarantees employment to qualifying VSU program graduates.
• Head StartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHead Start partners with CCPS's Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI), located at 10045 Courthouse Road. Head Start provides comprehensive early childhood development services for low-income families, complementing VPI's school readiness mission.
• Special Olympics VirginiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCPS participates in Special Olympics Virginia through Medford Basketball League (basketball for students with intellectual/developmental disabilities), Unified Physical Education, and Unified Sports (Bocce, Basketball, Track). Steven Paranto (School Board member) and his family are proud supporters of Special Olympics Virginia.
• Virginia Technology and Engineering Education AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJames Myers, CCPS Teacher of the Year and high school engineering/manufacturing teacher, serves as vice president of the Virginia Technology and Engineering Education Association.
• Chesterfield YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnn Coker, CCPS School Board member (Bermuda District), serves on the Board of Directors of the Chester YMCA, demonstrating community connector role between CCPS and the YMCA.
• Chesterfield Chapter of NAACP Education CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDominique R. Chatters, CCPS School Board member (Dale District), is a member of the Chesterfield Chapter of NAACP Education Committee, providing community advocacy and oversight on educational equity matters.
• Communities In Schools of ChesterfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunities In Schools (CIS) of Chesterfield provides integrated student support services, helping at-risk students stay in school and on track for graduation. CCPS features CIS on its Services & Support menu, and Jamie Accashian (Hall of Fame honoree) helped establish the Burger King Academy through CIS.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fairfax County Public Schools: Largest school division in Virginia, serving northern Virginia with a comparable K-12 mandate, large CTE program, and substantial annual operating budget. Closest peer on geography, scale, and program portfolio (CTE, gifted, adult education).
• Wake County Public School System: Largest school district in North Carolina and one of the fastest-growing in the country. Comparable on enrollment scale, demographic diversity, growth-driven capital investment, and nationally-recognized school performance.
• Prince William County Public Schools: Large Virginia public school division operating under equivalent state and federal funding structures, serving a similarly diverse and growing suburban county. Comparable in CTE breadth and adult education offerings.
• Loudoun County Public Schools: One of the fastest-growing and highest-performing school divisions in Virginia. Comparable in growth-driven capital expansion, technology investments (1:1 devices), and demonstrated track record of nationally-recognized schools.
• Montgomery County Public Schools (Maryland): Large, highly-rated suburban school district serving a diverse county with extensive CTE, gifted, and special education programs. Comparable on programming breadth, county-mandated governance, and per-pupil investment levels.
• Gwinnett County Public Schools: Largest school district in Georgia, recognized nationally for serving a majority-minority population with comprehensive CTE and dual enrollment pathways. Comparable on demographic profile, scale, and equity-focused programming.
• Virginia Beach City Public Schools: Large Virginia urban school division providing comprehensive K-12 education, CTE programs, and adult education services. Comparable scale and breadth of programming within the same state regulatory framework.
• Cobb County School District: Large Georgia school district operating with comparable K-12 mandate, broad CTE cluster offerings, and adult/continuing education services. Comparable to CCPS in scale and demographic diversity.
• Henrico County Public Schools: Adjacent Virginia county public school division of similar scale and demographic profile. Competes for students, teachers, and county funding in the same regional labor pool as CCPS.

Others

• Eduphoria / Apptegy (district technology platforms): CCPS uses Eduphoria (Apptegy) as the platform powering the district website and mobile apps. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct comparator, but representative of the technology vendor ecosystem CCPS depends on for parent engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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