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Shady Grove Elementary

Summary:

Shady Grove Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Glen Allen, Virginia, serving 591 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Henrico County Public Schools district, which is ranked 88 out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

Shady Grove Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with students outperforming the district and state averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests in mathematics, science, and English reading. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population (32.49%) compared to the district and state. Shady Grove Elementary also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (9.48%), indicating a higher socioeconomic status of the student population. Additionally, the school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.9, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.

Compared to nearby schools, Shady Grove Elementary outperforms Glen Allen Elementary, Springfield Park Elementary, and Echo Lake Elementary on most academic metrics, including SOL test scores and SchoolDigger rankings. However, the nearby Gayton Elementary and Nuckols Farm Elementary schools also demonstrate strong academic performance, with rankings and test scores comparable to or exceeding those of Shady Grove Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12200 Wyndham Lake Dr
       Glen Allen, VA  23059

(804) 360-0825

District: Henrico County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
56th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,932 Help


Students who attend Shady Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Short Pump Middle
High:    Deep Run High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  591

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.6%
Asian:
32.5%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shady Grove Elementary ranks better than 95% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 45 ranked elementary schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Shady Grove Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Henrico County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shady Grove Elementary is $8,932. 27 elementary schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shady Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Shady Grove Elementary 56th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Shady Grove Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Henrico County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Henrico County Public Schools 88th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shady Grove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Shady Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 91.49 5th 1062 99.5%
2006 91.98 2nd 1071 99.8%
2007 92.22 2nd 1083 99.8%
2008 91.26 3rd 1081 99.7%
2009 89.99 6th 1082 99.4%
2010 90.99 1st 1113 99.9%
2011 91.18 3rd 1117 99.7%
2012 91.27 2nd 1117 99.8%
2013 94.05 2nd 1120 99.8%
2014 92.74 8th 1110 99.3%
2015 93.35 3rd 1100 99.7%
2016 92.67 4th 1096 99.6%
2017 91.76 11th 1099 99.0%
2018 92.72 9th 1097 99.2%
2019 90.57 14th 1105 98.7%
2021 88.28 98th 1103 91.1%
2022 91.69 31st 1109 97.2%
2023 91.35 30th 1114 97.3%
2024 89.26 56th 1114 95.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shady Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.76 155th 1036 85.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Shady Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.89 11th 1100 99.0%
2024 91.23 22nd 1098 98.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shady Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.48 129th 324 60.2%
2024 72.51 64th 355 82.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Shady Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.08 70th 1093 93.6%
2024 83.90 129th 1101 88.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Shady Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.21 17th 230 92.6%
2024 77.93 28th 238 88.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Shady Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.46 171st 588 70.9%
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Rank History for White students at Shady Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.50 88th 984 91.1%
2024 82.93 79th 979 91.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, June 3, 2022

Open Quote Excellent school! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Open Quote Love this school. It's best of the best. Everyone is super nice. We moved through 4 highly ranked schools in the east coast. But this one is the best. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 24, 2017

Open Quote You don't know what you have until it's gone! Just moved out of Shady Grove's district in the last year and I understand now why it is a top-rated school. They keep the important things important and the not-so-important take a back seat. Excellent spirit of drive is present in the student body. Great experience. Close Quote


by a citizen
Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Open Quote SGES is an excellent school. All their teachers are easily the best in the state and they got some of the interesting programs going around in the state Close Quote



Enrollment information for Shady Grove Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 375 12 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1994 484 19 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1995 746 25 27 8 2 n/a n/a 0 808
1996 746 25 27 8 2 n/a n/a 0 808
1997 526 7 11 7 1 n/a n/a 0 552
1998 601 9 18 4 1 n/a n/a 0 633
1999 723 10 19 2 2 n/a n/a 0 756
2000 899 16 23 6 2 n/a n/a -4 942
2001 731 7 21 0 0 n/a n/a 0 759
2002 721 6 46 6 0 n/a n/a 1 780
2003 721 6 46 6 0 n/a n/a 1 780
2004 766 7 39 7 0 n/a n/a 1 820
2005 715 14 42 7 3 n/a n/a 9 790
2006 691 17 39 10 3 n/a n/a 12 772
2007 704 11 43 7 4 n/a n/a 16 785
2008 684 13 53 7 5 n/a n/a 25 787
2009 664 12 53 9 5 n/a n/a 26 769
2010 658 14 60 8 0 n/a n/a 19 759
2011 631 16 75 26 1 0 12 0 761
2012 575 12 84 24 0 0 21 0 716
2013 500 10 111 25 0 0 24 0 670
2014 496 11 182 32 0 0 37 0 758
2015 484 14 203 27 1 0 37 0 766
2016 459 21 219 19 1 0 44 0 763
2017 434 20 216 19 2 1 40 0 732
2018 401 32 214 28 2 2 38 0 717
2019 373 37 205 25 3 1 40 0 684
2020 359 34 215 21 2 1 45 0 677
2021 309 30 189 26 2 1 40 0 597
2022 300 35 185 29 2 2 36 0 589
2023 299 32 192 30 2 1 35 0 591

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shady Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 401 24.2 16.6 n/a
1994 519 27.2 n/a 2.3
1995 808 n/a 0.0 0.7
1996 808 n/a 0.0 0.7
1997 552 n/a 0.0 0.4
1998 633 n/a 0.0 0.2
1999 756 34.0 22.2 1.1
2000 942 n/a 0.0 0.6
2001 759 38.0 20.0 0.4
2002 780 43.5 17.9 0.1
2003 780 43.5 17.9 0.1
2004 820 40.0 20.5 0.4
2005 790 39.0 20.3 1
2006 772 41.0 18.8 1.3
2007 785 45.1 17.4 0.5
2008 787 40.5 19.4 0.9
2009 769 40.5 19.0 0.8
2010 759 39.0 19.4 1.6
2011 761 38.0 20.0 2
2012 716 36.7 19.4 1.1
2013 670 26.0 25.7 2.2
2014 758 28.0 27.0 3.2
2015 766 39.0 19.6 2.3
2016 763 37.0 20.6 2.6
2017 732 38.0 19.2 2.5
2018 717 36.0 19.9 4.5
2019 684 36.0 19.0 5.4
2020 677 35.0 19.3 5
2021 597 34.0 17.5 n/a
2022 589 34.0 17.3 5.8
2023 591 37.0 15.9 9.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shady Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 401 24.2 16.6 n/a
1994 519 27.2 n/a 2.3
1995 808 n/a 0.0 0.7
1996 808 n/a 0.0 0.7
1997 552 n/a 0.0 0.4
1998 633 n/a 0.0 0.2
1999 756 34.0 22.2 1.1
2000 942 n/a 0.0 0.6
2001 759 38.0 20.0 0.4
2002 780 43.5 17.9 0.1
2003 780 43.5 17.9 0.1
2004 820 40.0 20.5 0.4
2005 790 39.0 20.3 1
2006 772 41.0 18.8 1.3
2007 785 45.1 17.4 0.5
2008 787 40.5 19.4 0.9
2009 769 40.5 19.0 0.8
2010 759 39.0 19.4 1.6
2011 761 38.0 20.0 2
2012 716 36.7 19.4 1.1
2013 670 26.0 25.7 2.2
2014 758 28.0 27.0 3.2
2015 766 39.0 19.6 2.3
2016 763 37.0 20.6 2.6
2017 732 38.0 19.2 2.5
2018 717 36.0 19.9 4.5
2019 684 36.0 19.0 5.4
2020 677 35.0 19.3 5
2021 597 34.0 17.5 n/a
2022 589 34.0 17.3 5.8
2023 591 37.0 15.9 9.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shady Grove Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $257 (4.0%) $6,215 (96.0%) $6,473
2020 $253 (3.4%) $7,229 (96.6%) $7,482
2021 $740 (8.3%) $8,192 (91.7%) $8,932

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shady Grove Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 30th of 1114 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shady Grove Elementary)9986.1
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)8164.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Shady Grove Elementary)9591.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)7064.4
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shady Grove Elementary)9393.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)8167.1
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Shady Grove Elementary)9189.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)7473
 1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shady Grove Elementary)9795.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)8466.6
 17.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Shady Grove Elementary)9791.6
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Henrico County Public Schools)8268
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Shady Grove Elementary)9893.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)8069.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students684591
 13.6%
African American3732
 13.5%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian205192
 6.3%
Hispanic2530
 20%
Pacific Islander11
White373299
 19.8%
Two or More Races4035
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.4%9.5%
 4.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shady Grove Elementary

Yes. Shady Grove Elementary ranks in the top 5.0% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 591 students attended Shady Grove Elementary.

Students who attend Shady Grove Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Short Pump Middle
High : Deep Run High

Students at Shady Grove Elementary are 51% White, 32% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic.


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