Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Short Pump Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher 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 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Short Pump Elementary serves the northwest part of Henrico, VA, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Parents can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Short Pump 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
Short Pump Elementary School's student population of 545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1926
School Rankings
Short Pump Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Short Pump Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#178 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90-94%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
28%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
47%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Short Pump Elementary School's ranking?
Short Pump Elementary School is ranked #178 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Short Pump Elementary School?
545 students attend Short Pump Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Short Pump Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Short Pump Elementary School?
Short Pump Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Short Pump Elementary School offer ?
Short Pump Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Short Pump Elementary School part of?
Short Pump Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.
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