Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Overby-sheppard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Overby-sheppard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Overby-sheppard Elementary School's student population of 265 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overby-sheppard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Overby-sheppard Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1780 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
89%
22%
White
3%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Overby-sheppard Elementary School's ranking?
Overby-sheppard Elementary School is ranked #1780 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Overby-sheppard Elementary School often compared to?
Overby-sheppard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southampton Elementary School, Swansboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Overby-sheppard Elementary School?
265 students attend Overby-sheppard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Overby-sheppard Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overby-sheppard Elementary School?
Overby-sheppard Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Overby-sheppard Elementary School offer ?
Overby-sheppard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Overby-sheppard Elementary School part of?
Overby-sheppard Elementary School is part of Richmond City PBLC Schs School District.
In what neighborhood is Overby-sheppard Elementary School located?
Overby-sheppard Elementary School is located in the Highland Park Southern Tip neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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