Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Colonial Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Colonial Trail Elementary serves the northwest part of Glen Allen, VA, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of about 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and some areas reaching up to 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonial Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Colonial Trail Elementary School's student population of 710 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
710 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colonial Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonial Trail Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#223 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
56%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-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 Colonial Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Colonial Trail Elementary School is ranked #223 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Colonial Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Colonial Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Short Pump Elementary School, Twin Hickory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Colonial Trail Elementary School?
710 students attend Colonial Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Colonial Trail Elementary School students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colonial Trail Elementary School?
Colonial Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colonial Trail Elementary School offer ?
Colonial Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colonial Trail Elementary School part of?
Colonial Trail Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.
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