Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harvie 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 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harvie Elementary serves the northeast part of Richmond, VA, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harvie Elementary School's student population of 497 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
497 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harvie 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 Harvie Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#1503 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 13-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 Harvie Elementary School's ranking?
Harvie Elementary School is ranked #1503 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Harvie Elementary School often compared to?
Harvie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Lea Elementary School, Laburnum Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Harvie Elementary School?
497 students attend Harvie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Harvie Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harvie Elementary School?
Harvie Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harvie Elementary School offer ?
Harvie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harvie Elementary School part of?
Harvie Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.
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