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Longdale Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5
989th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 1,110 Virginia Elementary Schools
Better than 11% of Virginia elementary schools
Summary

Longdale Elementary is a public elementary school in Glen Allen, Virginia, serving 475 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Henrico County Public Schools district, which is ranked 89 out of 129 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Longdale Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. The school's proficiency rates on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests are significantly lower than the Henrico County and Virginia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in math and science. Longdale also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.6% to 19.3% over the past few years, much higher than the typical rate for Virginia elementary schools.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Glen Allen Elementary, Greenwood Elementary, and Maude Trevvett Elementary, significantly outperform Longdale Elementary on academic measures, with proficiency rates often 20-30 percentage points higher. Despite the high per-student spending and relatively small class sizes at Longdale, the school has not shown significant improvement in its academic performance or state ranking over the past 10 years, indicating a persistent and systemic issue that needs to be addressed.

476
Students ?
13.6
Student/teacher ratio ?
$11,699
Per pupil spending ?
89.3%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 9500 Norfolk St
       Glen Allen, VA  23060

(804) 261-5095

District: Henrico County Public Schools


Students who attend Longdale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Brookland Middle
High:    Hermitage High
Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.2%
Hispanic:
17.9%
White:
17.6%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Declining — 29th percentile in 2015 → 11th in 2025
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Virginia average (53% vs 71% meeting standards)
!In the lower quartile statewide (11th percentile)
!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2015
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school53%
District avg67%
Virginia avg71%
989th of 1,110
Virginia public elementary schools ?
Bottom 11%▼ down 18 pts since 2015
From bottom 29% (2015) to bottom 11% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Virginia Elementary Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
32nd of 45Elementary Schools in the Henrico County Public Schools
89th of 129Henrico County Public Schools among Virginia districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202513.9989 of 111010.9%★☆☆☆☆
202424.4907 of 111418.6%★☆☆☆☆
202323.7900 of 111419.2%★☆☆☆☆
202225.6878 of 110920.8%★☆☆☆☆
202118.9918 of 110316.8%★☆☆☆☆
201925.5928 of 110516.0%★☆☆☆☆
201826.5905 of 109717.5%★☆☆☆☆
201721.5966 of 109912.1%★☆☆☆☆
201631.0867 of 109620.9%★☆☆☆☆
201539.1780 of 110029.1%★☆☆☆☆
201438.0770 of 111030.6%★★☆☆☆
201324.3947 of 112015.4%★☆☆☆☆
201237.0844 of 111724.4%★☆☆☆☆
201133.6894 of 111720.0%★☆☆☆☆
201050.2642 of 111342.3%★★☆☆☆
200954.3525 of 108251.5%★★★☆☆
200850.6612 of 108143.4%★★☆☆☆
200756.5493 of 108354.5%★★★☆☆
200659.2445 of 107158.5%★★★☆☆
200562.9391 of 106263.2%★★★☆☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202525.5482 of 57916.8%★☆☆☆☆
202436.5422 of 58828.2%★☆☆☆☆
202329.9449 of 57922.5%★☆☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202511.31009 of 10967.9%☆☆☆☆☆
202427.5860 of 109821.7%★☆☆☆☆
202334.1806 of 110026.7%★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202339.9380 of 56432.6%★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202519.1924 of 104611.7%★☆☆☆☆
202439.5677 of 103634.7%★★☆☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202519.8923 of 109315.6%★☆☆☆☆
202423.8903 of 110118.0%★☆☆☆☆
202316.4965 of 109311.7%★☆☆☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202523.6819 of 97315.8%★☆☆☆☆
202345.5595 of 98439.5%★★☆☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Hispanic (2023)33rd percentile+13 vs school
African American (2025)17th percentile+6 vs school
White (2025)16th percentile+5 vs school
Male (2025)16th percentile+5 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)12th percentile~ school
Female (2025)8th percentile-3 vs school
By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?
Mathematics54%-19 vs state
English Reading52%-18 vs state
Science51%-17 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Open Quote We love Longdale!!!! We first found out about Longdale when our Exceptional Education student was transferring there, he now goes to Hermitage, I still have 2 enrolled there. They were the only indoor campus that offered his programs. The teachers and staff were so amazing, understanding, kind, caring, accepting and compassionate. I am not just talking about the Exceptional Ed teachers and aids it was the whole school. They all took the time to know my child and our family, with open welcoming arms, so much so that we decided to relocate into Longdales district so that all (5) of our children would attend there. With Longdale you will have that small town feel in a city/county setting. To them your child is not just another score on a testing form. The teachers, administration and staff go above and beyond. They work with your child's specific needs to obtain a plan that is going to allow them to excel and find their highest learning potential. There is no place I would want my kids go to school then Longdale!! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, August 5, 2012

Open Quote Longdale is a wonderful school. The principal is friendly and fair. The teachers are knowledgeable and teach their students to excel in all academic areas. The teachers are consistently looking for new ways to teach the material, while still using time tested ways. They don't over test their students, but push their students to be successful in all areas! I am extremely pleased with Longdale Elementary School. Close Quote





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Students at Longdale Elementary are 50% African American, 18% Hispanic, 18% White, 7% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

In the 2024-25 school year, 476 students attended Longdale Elementary.

Longdale Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.9% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students who attend Longdale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brookland Middle
High : Hermitage High


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