Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cashell Donahoe 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 55% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Donahoe Elementary serves the east part of Sandston, VA, covering an area of approximately 12.2 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 4.8 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cashell Donahoe Elementary School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
526 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Cashell Donahoe 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 Cashell Donahoe Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1582 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
25%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
54%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
13%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cashell Donahoe Elementary School's ranking?
Cashell Donahoe Elementary School is ranked #1582 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Cashell Donahoe Elementary School often compared to?
Cashell Donahoe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry D. Ward Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Cashell Donahoe Elementary School?
526 students attend Cashell Donahoe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cashell Donahoe Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cashell Donahoe Elementary School?
Cashell Donahoe Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cashell Donahoe Elementary School offer ?
Cashell Donahoe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cashell Donahoe Elementary School part of?
Cashell Donahoe Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.
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