Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frances W. Mcclenney 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 281 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frances W. Mcclenney 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 Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School is 0.21, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School?
281 students attend Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School?
Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School offer ?
Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School located?
Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School is located in the North Side neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There are 5 other public schools located in North Side.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 281 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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