Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruby F. Carver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carver Elementary serves the northwest part of Henrico, VA, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the nearest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruby F. Carver Elementary School's student population of 509 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ruby F. Carver 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 Ruby F. Carver Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#1121 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
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)11.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-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 Ruby F. Carver Elementary School's ranking?
Ruby F. Carver Elementary School is ranked #1121 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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ruby F. Carver Elementary School?
509 students attend Ruby F. Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ruby F. Carver Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruby F. Carver Elementary School?
Ruby F. Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruby F. Carver Elementary School offer ?
Ruby F. Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ruby F. Carver Elementary School part of?
Ruby F. Carver Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.
In what neighborhood is Ruby F. Carver Elementary School located?
Ruby F. Carver Elementary School is located in the Tuckahoe Village neighborhood of Henrico, VA.
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