Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arthur Ashe Jr. 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 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary serves the northeast area of Richmond, VA, covering approximately 3.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School's student population of 425 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
425 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1615 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School is ranked #1615 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George W. Carver Elementary School, Bellevue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School?
425 students attend Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School?
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School part of?
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.
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