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Nuckols Farm Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

89^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Nuckols Farm Elementary is a PK–5 school in Richmond, VA, serving 627 students as part of Henrico County Public Schools. Despite its district being rated in the bottom third of Virginia districts, Nuckols Farm stands out as a clear outlier: it holds a 5-star rating and ranks 89th out of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools, placing it in the 92nd percentile statewide. This is not a recent fluke — the school has ranked in the top 10 in Virginia multiple times over the past decade, including #9 in 2021–2022 and #10 in 2018–2019.

The school's most striking metric is its chronic absenteeism rate of just 2.7% for 2024–2025, compared to 14.1% for the district and 14.8% for the state. Nuckols Farm also posts consistently high SOL proficiency, with every subject and grade combination scoring above 85% — an average of roughly 88.8%, about 20 points above the district average and 17 points above the state average. The school serves a relatively advantaged population, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 10.85%, in line with nearby high performers like Rivers Edge Elementary (11.29%) and David A. Kaechele Elementary (11.87%).

Among nearby schools, Rivers Edge Elementary is Nuckols Farm's main competitor, ranking #25 in 2025–2026 with slightly stronger test scores (about 92.8% average proficiency), though Nuckols Farm's attendance is better. Nuckols Farm remains ahead of most other nearby schools, including Gayton Elementary (#90), Twin Hickory Elementary (#101), and Shady Grove Elementary (#119). The contrast with some other nearby schools is dramatic: Ruby F. Carver Elementary, Pinchbeck Elementary, and Springfield Park Elementary all have much higher free/reduced lunch rates (above 88%) and test scores 20–40 points lower. Notably, Nuckols Farm achieves these results while spending $9,631 per student, less than several of its lower-performing neighbors. While its recent #89 rank is a step back from its historical top-10 status, the school's strong fundamentals suggest it remains one of the most consistently excellent elementary schools in the Richmond area.

627

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,631

Per pupil spending ?

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12351 Graham Meadows Dr
Richmond, VA 23233

(804) 364-0840

District: Henrico County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.0%

Asian:

17.4%

Two or more races:

7.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 99th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (89% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Virginia elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Henrico County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school89%

District avg67%

Virginia avg72%

89^th of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 1% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 45Elementary Schools in the Henrico County Public Schools

90^th of 131Henrico 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

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	87.1	89 of 1111	92.0%	★★★★★
2025	91.0	36 of 1110	96.8%	★★★★★
2024	88.0	69 of 1114	93.8%	★★★★★
2023	88.0	71 of 1114	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	93.9	9 of 1109	99.2%	★★★★★
2021	89.6	77 of 1103	93.0%	★★★★★
2019	91.7	10 of 1105	99.1%	★★★★★
2018	92.6	11 of 1097	99.0%	★★★★★
2017	92.0	10 of 1099	99.1%	★★★★★
2016	91.0	14 of 1096	98.7%	★★★★★
2015	89.8	23 of 1100	97.9%	★★★★★
2014	89.2	37 of 1110	96.7%	★★★★★
2013	92.0	13 of 1120	98.8%	★★★★★
2012	91.1	3 of 1117	99.7%	★★★★★
2011	90.9	5 of 1117	99.6%	★★★★★
2010	89.9	3 of 1113	99.7%	★★★★★
2009	88.4	11 of 1082	99.0%	★★★★★
2008	89.1	11 of 1081	99.0%	★★★★★
2007	91.1	5 of 1083	99.5%	★★★★★
2006	87.9	20 of 1071	98.1%	★★★★★
2005	92.6	2 of 1062	99.8%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	53.6	137 of 246	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	79.4	30 of 249	88.0%	★★★★☆
2024	66.2	85 of 238	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.9	72 of 230	68.7%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	71.5	91 of 420	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	66.2	114 of 355	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.3	140 of 324	56.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	89.0	47 of 1100	95.7%	★★★★★
2025	89.6	39 of 1096	96.4%	★★★★★
2024	89.0	43 of 1098	96.1%	★★★★★
2023	87.9	62 of 1100	94.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	67.3	296 of 1040	71.5%	★★★★☆
2025	78.2	159 of 1046	84.8%	★★★★☆
2024	65.3	337 of 1036	67.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	82.2	141 of 1099	87.2%	★★★★☆
2025	89.8	42 of 1093	96.2%	★★★★★
2024	83.7	131 of 1101	88.1%	★★★★☆
2023	85.0	109 of 1093	90.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	81.9	97 of 974	90.0%	★★★★★
2025	86.2	46 of 973	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	84.6	60 of 979	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	79.9	115 of 984	88.3%	★★★★☆

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)

Female (2026)96th percentile+4 vs school

White (2026)90th percentile~ school

Male (2026)87th percentile-5 vs school

Disabled (2026)78th percentile-14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)72nd percentile-20 vs school

Asian (2026)44th percentile-48 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics91%+18 vs state

English Reading88%+17 vs state

Science85%+17 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, January 26, 2024

Nuckols Farms Elementary School stands out as the finest educational experience for my son. With impeccable organization, dedicated and friendly teachers, and a welcoming student body, it has proven to be a place of academic and social excellence. The school's commitment to supporting students with learning differences is commendable, and their gifted program is unparalleled. Despite my son attending three different highly-ranked elementary schools, Nuckols Farms has undoubtedly emerged as the best among them, fostering not just academic growth but also meaningful connections and friendships. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nuckols Farm Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12351 Graham Meadows Dr	Richmond	23233	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 364-0840	627	37	16.9	10.8%	395 (63.0%)	32 (5.1%)	39 (6.2%)	109 (17.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (7.7%)	87.1	89^th of 1111 public elementary schools	92.0%		91	36^th of 1110 public elementary schools	96.8%	53	90.3	93.4	88.8	85.4	85.8	92.5	85.2	$9,631	$869	$8,762
Colonial Trail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12101 Bacova Drive	Glen Allen	23059	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 364-0055	710	39	18.2	21.5%	105 (14.8%)	88 (12.4%)	55 (7.7%)	398 (56.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.9%)	76.6	263^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	76.3%		79.1	228^th of 1110 public elementary schools	79.5%	35	80.7	86.8	90.4	84.1	70.8	86.5	81.3	$9,286	$469	$8,817
Gayton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12481 Church Rd	Richmond	23233	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 360-0820	605	36	16.8	15.5%	450 (74.4%)	23 (3.8%)	40 (6.6%)	58 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.6%)	87.1	90^th of 1111 public elementary schools	91.9%		87.6	82^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	92.6%	8	93.3	90.4	88.0	85.9	87.4	86.8	90.0	$9,336	$645	$8,691
Short Pump Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3425 Pump Rd	Richmond	23233	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 360-0812	545	35	15.5	18.5%	257 (47.2%)	46 (8.4%)	42 (7.7%)	153 (28.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.4%)	78	232^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	79.1%		81	199^th of 1110 public elementary schools	82.1%	33	74.3	90.6	89.0	84.4	73.3	90.5	86.9	$9,937	$721	$9,216
Twin Hickory Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4900 Twin Hickory Lake Dr	Glen Allen	23059	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 360-4700	516	35	14.7	20.7%	139 (26.9%)	38 (7.4%)	31 (6.0%)	265 (51.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	39 (7.6%)	86.3	101^st of 1111 public elementary schools	90.9%		86.1	101^st of 1110 public elementary schools	90.9%		91.6	90.3	86.9	85.9	85.5	93.4	85.7	$10,605	$720	$9,885
David A. Kaechele Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5680 Pouncey Tract Road	Glen Allen	23059	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 364-8080	455	33	14.0	11.9%	197 (43.3%)	37 (8.1%)	22 (4.8%)	167 (36.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.0%)	84.7	128^th of 1111 public elementary schools	88.5%		89.4	60^th of 1110 public elementary schools	94.6%	68	95.5	91.5	84.1	83.5	89.4	92.4	81.1	$10,753	$893	$9,861
Shady Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12200 Wyndham Lake Dr	Glen Allen	23059	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 360-0825	600	36	16.9	11.3%	289 (48.2%)	43 (7.2%)	34 (5.7%)	190 (31.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (6.8%)	85.3	119^th of 1111 public elementary schools	89.3%		87.4	84^th of 1110 public elementary schools	92.4%	35	93.5	81.4	91.3	89.2	87.0	84.2	90.1	$10,009	$841	$9,168
Ruby F. Carver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1801 Lauderdale Rd	Richmond	23233	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 750-2640	509	32	16.1	88.0%	220 (43.2%)	110 (21.6%)	92 (18.1%)	39 (7.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.8%)	27	875^th of 1111 public elementary schools	21.2%		47	638^th of 1110 public elementary schools	42.5%	237	60.5	76.3	62.4	58.1	58.7	61.6	51.7	$11,008	$540	$10,469
Rivers Edge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11600 Holman Ridge Rd.	Glen Allen	23059	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 935-6760	735	42	17.5	11.3%	160 (21.8%)	30 (4.1%)	23 (3.1%)	474 (64.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.9%)	91.6	25^th of 1111 public elementary schools	97.7%		91.6	27^th of 1110 public elementary schools	97.6%	2	95.6	93.7	94.2	90.1	92.7	91.6	91.4	$9,388	$591	$8,797
Springfield Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4301 Fort McHenry Pkwy	Glen Allen	23060	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 527-4630	652	39	16.7	90.5%	276 (42.3%)	98 (15.0%)	80 (12.3%)	143 (21.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (8.0%)	64.7	417^th of 1111 public elementary schools	62.5%		69.7	359^th of 1110 public elementary schools	67.7%	58	72.6	78.3	85.1	74.8	72.6	76.6	81.9	$9,815	$726	$9,090

Frequently Asked Questions about Nuckols Farm Elementary

How many students attend Nuckols Farm Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 627 students attended Nuckols Farm Elementary.

What district is Nuckols Farm Elementary in?

Henrico County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Nuckols Farm Elementary?

Students at Nuckols Farm Elementary are 63% White, 17% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American.

Is Nuckols Farm Elementary a good school?

Yes. Nuckols Farm Elementary ranks in the top 8.0% of Virginia elementary schools.

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