Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pemberton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 370 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Pemberton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pemberton Elementary School is 0.49, 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Pemberton Elementary School?
370 students attend Pemberton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pemberton Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pemberton Elementary School?
Pemberton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pemberton Elementary School offer ?
Pemberton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pemberton Elementary School part of?
After having read the previous post, I believe an update to it is in order: After numerous complaints by Parents and Teachers, the Principal was replaced in mid year with an Acting Principal, who artfully presided over the remainder of the school year. Teachers and Parents were then allowed to interview and select the new permanent Principal in an open process overseen by Henrico County Public Schools. The new Principal is obviously nurturing and "hands-on", which is what was needed for this suffering elementary school. She transitioned in during the last week of school. Pemberton surely will be back on track as one of the leading elementary schools in the State of Virginia. Parent involvement, which had suffered under the previous Principal, has already risen back to historic levels. After visiting the School Report Card published by the Sate of Virginia, the Safety Issues are back to normal for Pemberton. The only remaining issue is the location of the office. Visitors entering the school from the parking lot have to pass by many classes in session and the cafeteria before reporting to the office to sign in and get their visitor's sticker badge. Despite this, the future looks bright for Pemberton Elementary School.
- Posted by Parent - rbett
211/10/2006
Many teachers and parents are dissatisfied with the principal, particularly in the last 18 months (2005-2006 class year) He does not generally have a good working relationship with either parents or teachers. The teaching staff has a high mix of Masters Degrees (see VDOE school Report Card web site) as compared to other elementary schools. The level of parent involvement is high, but not as high as it once was in years past.
Academic programs are satisfactory. Teacher student ratios are good. However, many teachers just teach to the Virginia State Standards Of Learning. Thus, there is a minimum that each child should have learned by the end of each grade. This results in a general lowering of education to the "minimum" acceptable mandated by the State. Many times they don't even distribute textbooks because they are too heavy for backpacks and because they contain too much information that is not SOL relevant. This is a good situation for the child who has difficulty keeping up, but is lacking for the above average student.
There is only a part time art, music, and P.E. teacher because enrollment is on the lighter side.
The older brick building has hallways only. (This is not a campus style constructed facility). Newer schools in the area have nicer facilities because they have a more modern design. However, Pemberton has a beautiful old style auditorium (as compared to newer style all-purpose rooms) which is great for plays and talent shows. The school also has a nice 1/8 mile circular track that is used a lot by the students.
Security could be a concern. The office is located on the opposite end of the school from where the parking lot entrance door is located. Visitors have to walk by many classrooms in session before they reach the office. As regards School Safety, the school's Report Card, located on the Virginia State Department of Education web site, shows a high level of "fights" and "serious incidents" on a per capita basis (latest data posted is from 2004-2005) as compared to other elementary schools (even nearby Middle and High Schools) in Henrico County.
- Posted by Parent - myema
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 370 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
