Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nuckols Farm Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: NUCKOLS FARM ELEMENTARY serves the northwest portion of Henrico, VA, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nuckols Farm 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
Nuckols Farm Elementary School's student population of 627 students has grown by 11% 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
627 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Nuckols Farm 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 Nuckols Farm Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#118 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
8%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
5%
21%
White
63%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nuckols Farm Elementary School's ranking?
Nuckols Farm Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Nuckols Farm Elementary School often compared to?
Nuckols Farm Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Short Pump Elementary School, Shady Grove Elementary School, Gayton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Nuckols Farm Elementary School?
627 students attend Nuckols Farm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Nuckols Farm Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nuckols Farm Elementary School?
Nuckols Farm Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nuckols Farm Elementary School offer ?
Nuckols Farm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nuckols Farm Elementary School part of?
Nuckols Farm Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.
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