Top Rankings
Richmond City PBLC Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 36 public elementary schools serving 15,085 students in Richmond City PBLC Schs School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Virginia.
Public Elementary Schools in Richmond City PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
54 Schools
1,493 Schools
# Students
21,177 Students
816,924 Students
# Teachers
1,466 Teachers
57,233 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Richmond City PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
69%
Graduation Rate
74%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.71
# American Indian Students
39 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
160 Students
58,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
4,855 Students
148,153 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
18%
# Black Students
13,323 Students
178,698 Students
% Black Students
63%
22%
# White Students
2,266 Students
371,785 Students
% White Students
11%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
1,299 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
520 Students
55,885 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
981
24,914
# Students in K Grade:
1,640
86,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,719
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,671
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,702
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,748
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,607
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,538
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,472
79,207
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,544
79,325
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,695
2,444
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,272
2,247
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,377
2,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,211
2,342
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,889 is higher than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,998 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$421 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$424 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,889
$15,672
Spending / Student
$19,998
$15,424
Best Richmond City PBLC Schs School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
813 N 28th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4401
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4401
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Richmond Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Grades: 6-12
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Albert Hill Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3400 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6107
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6107
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Mary Munford Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 Westmoreland Street
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Linwood Holton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W. Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Grades: 6-12
| 317 students
Rank: #77.
Fairfield Court Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2510 Phaup St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4639
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4639
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #88.
Chimborazo Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8392
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8392
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #99.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4319 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #1010.
Lucille M. Brown Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #1111.
Binford Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Floyd Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Grades: 6-8
| 412 students
Rank: #1212.
John B. Cary Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3021 Maplewood Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6252
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6252
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #1313.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 E Grace St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4417
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4417
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #1414.
Swansboro Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3160 Midlothian Tnpk
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5030
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Rank: #1515.
Woodville Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N 28th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4821
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4821
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #1616.
Blackwell Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Everett St
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5078
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5078
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #1717.
J.l. Francis Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5146 Snead Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3702
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3702
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #1818.
Miles Jones Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Beaufont Hill Drive
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3185
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3185
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #1919.
J.b. Fisher Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Garden Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 327-5612
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 327-5612
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #2020.
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3411 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1745 Catalina Dr
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5082
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5082
Grades: PK-5
| 854 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Ginter Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3817 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #2323.
River City Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Hull Street Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 272-7554
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 272-7554
Grades: 6-8
| 1,515 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
George W. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6247
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6247
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
William Fox Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Hanover Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Ingram St
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5008
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5008
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Hopkins Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5016
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5016
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #2929.
G.h. Reid Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Whitehead Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 745-3550
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 745-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Broad Rock Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4615 Ferguson Ln
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5048
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5048
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Overby-sheppard Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 1st Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Southampton Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Cheverly Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-2434
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-2434
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #3333.
Westover Hills Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5002
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5002
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #3434.
Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5601 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5061
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5061
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #3535.
Amelia Street Sp. Ed.
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Amelia St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
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