Whitcomb Court Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
374 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
100%
22%
White
n/a
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whitcomb Court Elementary School?
374 students attend Whitcomb Court Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Whitcomb Court Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitcomb Court Elementary School?
Whitcomb Court Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitcomb Court Elementary School offer ?
Whitcomb Court Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitcomb Court Elementary School part of?
Whitcomb Court Elementary School is part of Richmond City Public Schools School District.
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