Chimborazo Elementary School
Chimborazo Elementary School serves 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Chimborazo Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Chimborazo Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Chimborazo Elementary School's student population of 419 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 419 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Chimborazo Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Chimborazo Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1753 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 50% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 16% |
| Black | 92% | 22% |
| White | 6% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Chimborazo Elementary School is Franklin Military Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is George Mason Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Richmond George Mason Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 61%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 923 students10
0.3 miles
813 N 28th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4401 0.3 PK-5 923 - Richmond Bellevue Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 280 students10
0.4 miles
2301 E Grace St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4417 0.4 PK-5 280 - Richmond Franklin Military Academy Math: 60% | Reading: 81%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 367 students10
0.5 miles
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968 0.5 6-12 367 - Richmond Martin Luther King Junior Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 176 students
0.8 miles
900 Mosby Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 648-5959 0.8 PK 176 - Richmond Martin Luther King Junior Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 32%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 611 students10
0.9 miles
1000 Mosby St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8011 0.9 6-8 611
School Reviews
| 5 These results are not accurate and they have made progress in the last 3 years, particularly in math! - Posted by Parent - Sarah Downs |
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