Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greenfield Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Greenfield Elementary serves the northern part of Richmond, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenfield 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
Greenfield Elementary School's student population of 519 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
519 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Greenfield Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenfield Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#142 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)93%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-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 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Yellow
School Mascot
Dragon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenfield Elementary School's ranking?
Greenfield Elementary School is ranked #142 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Greenfield Elementary School often compared to?
Greenfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bon Air Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Greenfield Elementary School?
519 students attend Greenfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Greenfield Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenfield Elementary School?
Greenfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenfield Elementary School offer ?
Greenfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greenfield Elementary School part of?
Greenfield Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
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