Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 22572


Summary:

There is only one elementary school located in the 22572 zip code - Richmond County Elementary, a public school serving grades PK-7. The school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 75.27% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite some standout academic achievements, Richmond County Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 30% of Virginia elementary schools over the past 3 years.

Richmond County Elementary stands out for its high proficiency rates in 7th grade math and Algebra I, with 100% of students meeting or exceeding standards in these subjects. The school also boasts strong 3rd grade math proficiency at 79.21%, outpacing the state average of 70.11%. However, the school's performance is uneven across grade levels, with reading and science proficiency rates tending to lag behind state averages, particularly in 5th grade science and 4th grade Virginia Studies.

While Richmond County Elementary serves a diverse student population, with 58.59% White, 21.19% African American, and 12.55% Hispanic students, the school's overall low ranking suggests broader performance challenges that merit further investigation and targeted improvement efforts. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.5 and spending $6,996 per student, the school faces unique resource and support needs to ensure all students receive a high-quality education.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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