Summary:
Zip code 23059 in Glen Allen, Virginia is home to six elementary schools serving grades PK-5 within Henrico County Public Schools, a district that ranks 90th out of 131 Virginia districts, yet the schools in this area are some of the district's strongest. Together, these schools enroll about 3,665 students, ranging from 455 to 735 students per school, and every single one ranks above the state median percentile for Virginia elementary schools.
Rivers Edge Elementary is the clear academic leader, ranking #25 in Virginia with an average SOL proficiency of 92.8%, and it does so despite below-average spending and larger class sizes. Twin Hickory Elementary is the most improved, climbing from #163 to #101. Shady Grove Elementary and David A. Kaechele Elementary remain in the top 128 schools in Virginia, with Kaechele offering the smallest classes and highest per-student spending. Greenwood Elementary stands out for its resilience: despite 90.8% poverty, it has the best attendance in the group and beats district averages in every subject.
Across the board, attendance is exceptional, with chronic absenteeism averaging just 5.6% compared to 14.1% districtwide and 14.8% statewide. Every school outperforms its district average in every reported grade and subject, and math proficiency generally outpaces reading. Notably, higher spending and smaller classes don't guarantee better results — Rivers Edge outperforms everyone with less money and larger classes, while Kaechele's smaller classes haven't prevented a slight ranking slide. For parents, the takeaway is that zip 23059 offers consistently strong elementary options, from elite performers like Rivers Edge and Twin Hickory to solid mid-pack choices like Colonial Trail Elementary and Greenwood.
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