Varina Elementary School

2551 New Market Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 239 students in grades 3-5, Varina 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Varina Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Varina Elementary School's student population of 239 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Varina Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Varina Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1618 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
54%
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35-39%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Varina Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
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Hispanic
5%
18%
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Black
72%
22%
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White
15%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Varina Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Varina Elementary School's ranking?
Varina Elementary School is ranked #1618 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Varina Elementary School often compared to?
Varina Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mehfoud Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Varina Elementary School?
239 students attend Varina Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Varina Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Varina Elementary School?
Varina Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Varina Elementary School offer ?
Varina Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Varina Elementary School part of?
Varina Elementary School is part of Henrico Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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