Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David A. Kaechele Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 496 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
David A. Kaechele Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David A. Kaechele Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
What is David A. Kaechele Elementary School's ranking?
David A. Kaechele Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are David A. Kaechele Elementary School often compared to?
David A. Kaechele Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shady Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend David A. Kaechele Elementary School?
496 students attend David A. Kaechele Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of David A. Kaechele Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David A. Kaechele Elementary School?
David A. Kaechele Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does David A. Kaechele Elementary School offer ?
David A. Kaechele Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is David A. Kaechele Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 496 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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