Serving 830 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Richmond County 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 38% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower 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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 830 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Richmond County 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 Richmond County Elementary School is 0.62, 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 Richmond County Elementary School's ranking?
Richmond County Elementary School is ranked #1365 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Richmond County Elementary School often compared to?
Richmond County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tappahannock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Richmond County Elementary School?
830 students attend Richmond County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Richmond County Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond County Elementary School?
Richmond County Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richmond County Elementary School offer ?
Richmond County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richmond County Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 830 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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