Serving 684 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dumbarton 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 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dumbarton Elementary serves the northwest part of Henrico, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dumbarton Elementary School's student population of 684 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
684 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1593 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
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 Dumbarton Elementary School's ranking?
Dumbarton Elementary School is ranked #1593 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Dumbarton Elementary School?
684 students attend Dumbarton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Dumbarton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dumbarton Elementary School?
Dumbarton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dumbarton Elementary School offer ?
Dumbarton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dumbarton Elementary School part of?
Dumbarton Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Overall I thought this an okay school, but the issues I have are the teachers don't really want to be teachers they try to treat your children like they are there parents. What happened to teachers that want to see your children be all that they can be and encourage them. I have had some teachers say petty things like my child is too talkative in class but he has was on Honor Roll since 1st grade. And also when your child has an issue with a classmate they tell you after the fact or you have to find out about it when your child comes home, teachers and staff need to be more proactive with incidents.
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