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Varina Elementary

2551 New Market Rd, Richmond, VA 23231Henrico County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–05Non-Charter
263
Students
Total enrolled
$14,785
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 5% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 263 students in grades 03–05 in Richmond, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,785 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Varina Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Richmond, Virginia, serving grades 03–05 with 263 students. The district invests $14,785 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Varina Elementary

263
Total Students
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
90%
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution158 male · 105 female
60%
40%
Male 60%Female 40%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility90%
National avg 52% · 236 students
Student Composition
16%
8%
68%
White16%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black68%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510189000834

Academic Outcomes at Varina Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 37th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 23231

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,785Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,785
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,505
Student Support$2,809
Administration$1,774
Operations$2,218
Other$1,478
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,785 spent per student, an estimated $6,550 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
42%
50%
State government
42.1%
Local (property tax)
50.5%
Federal programs
7.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 90% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Elizabeth Holladay ElementaryRivers Edge ElementaryColonial Trail ElementaryMaybeury Elementary
+4 more
↓
Middle
SHORT PUMP MIDDLEBROOKLAND MIDDLEGeorge H. Moody MiddleQUIOCCASIN MIDDLE
+8 more
↓
High School
HIGHLAND SPRINGS HIGHDEEP RUN HIGHGLEN ALLEN HIGHJohn Randolph Tucker High
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades03 – 05
Location—
CountyHenrico County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHenrico County Public Schools →
Phone: (804)795-7010
NCES ID: 510189000834
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Richmond seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
GLEN ALLEN HIGH
2,006 students · 09–12
29% FRL
High
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1,916 students · 09–12
● 48 opp60% FRL
High
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High
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1,773 students · 09–12
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High
HERMITAGE HIGH
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High
VARINA HIGH
1,405 students · 09–12
● 42 opp87% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2551 New Market Rd, Richmond, VA 23231
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.