Cashell Donahoe Elementary

Summary:

Cashell Donahoe Elementary is a public elementary school in Sandston, Virginia, serving 514 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 and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cashell Donahoe stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of minority students, with 52.14% African American and 26.07% Hispanic enrollment, compared to a lower 15.37% White student population. Academically, Cashell Donahoe consistently underperforms the Henrico County and Virginia state averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, with a 3rd grade math proficiency rate of 57.65% compared to 65.93% for the county and 70.11% for the state. The school has also ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Virginia elementary schools based on the SchoolDigger ranking system, earning a 1-star rating.

Cashell Donahoe's challenges appear to be deeply rooted, as the academic performance gap between the school and its surrounding peers, as well as state averages, has been widening over time. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 90.47% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While nearby schools like Arthur Ashe Junior Elementary also serve high-poverty populations, they generally outperform Cashell Donahoe academically, suggesting that the school may be facing unique systemic challenges that have not been adequately addressed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1801 Graves Rd
       Sandston, VA  23150


(804) 328-4035

District: Henrico County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
975th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,209 Help


Students who attend Cashell Donahoe Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Elko Middle
High:    Highland Springs High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  514

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.1%
Hispanic:
26.1%
White:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.5% Help


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Compare Details Cashell Donahoe Elementary ranks worse than 87.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 33rd 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 15.43. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Cashell Donahoe 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 Cashell Donahoe Elementary is $9,209, which is the 23rd highest among 45 elementary schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cashell Donahoe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cashell Donahoe Elementary 975th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Cashell Donahoe 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 Cashell Donahoe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cashell Donahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 33.76 825th 1062 22.3%
2006 36.63 810th 1071 24.4%
2007 29.13 913th 1083 15.7%
2008 11.62 1048th 1081 3.1%
2009 30.17 913th 1082 15.6%
2010 22.47 1010th 1113 9.3%
2011 31.95 920th 1117 17.6%
2012 22.35 1006th 1117 9.9%
2013 19.56 1009th 1120 9.9%
2014 33.31 853rd 1110 23.2%
2015 18.70 988th 1100 10.2%
2016 25.81 919th 1096 16.1%
2017 36.41 813th 1099 26.0%
2018 10.13 1038th 1097 5.4%
2019 7.78 1067th 1105 3.4%
2021 7.34 1035th 1103 6.2%
2022 12.22 1008th 1109 9.1%
2023 19.78 939th 1114 15.7%
2024 15.43 975th 1114 12.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cashell Donahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.82 821st 1036 20.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Cashell Donahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.82 955th 1100 13.2%
2024 14.35 979th 1098 10.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Cashell Donahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.06 911th 1093 16.7%
2024 18.17 951st 1101 13.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Cashell Donahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.76 356th 579 38.5%
2024 36.22 425th 588 27.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cashell Donahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.15 459th 564 18.6%
2024 20.34 494th 580 14.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cashell Donahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.88 929th 984 5.6%
2024 15.54 900th 979 8.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Cashell Donahoe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 269 269
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 258 258
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 258 258
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 265 265
1993 232 37 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1994 251 51 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1995 232 155 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1996 232 155 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1997 224 166 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1998 198 193 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1999 177 194 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2000 166 185 0 2 1 n/a n/a -4 350
2001 141 196 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 129 189 0 7 0 n/a n/a 1 326
2003 129 189 0 7 0 n/a n/a 1 326
2004 122 214 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2005 121 220 0 8 3 n/a n/a 6 358
2006 119 200 0 13 2 n/a n/a 8 342
2007 98 232 0 13 4 n/a n/a 26 373
2008 120 213 1 15 5 n/a n/a 25 379
2009 119 289 2 25 6 n/a n/a 35 476
2010 121 307 2 30 4 n/a n/a 27 491
2011 115 311 2 34 2 0 21 0 485
2012 127 306 4 32 2 0 22 0 493
2013 142 302 2 50 2 0 26 0 524
2014 137 298 2 63 1 0 27 0 528
2015 118 315 2 75 0 0 32 0 542
2016 126 315 2 74 0 1 23 0 541
2017 108 299 6 87 0 0 27 0 527
2018 99 298 6 94 1 0 23 0 521
2019 104 280 4 105 3 0 26 0 522
2020 95 301 5 105 2 0 27 0 535
2021 88 277 4 117 2 0 27 0 515
2022 86 284 3 141 1 0 34 0 549
2023 79 268 0 134 1 1 31 0 514

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 Cashell Donahoe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 269 19.3 13.9 n/a
1990 258 19.5 13.2 n/a
1991 258 18.9 13.6 n/a
1992 265 19.2 13.8 n/a
1993 270 17.9 15.1 n/a
1994 303 15.9 n/a 14.9
1995 389 n/a 0.0 19.8
1996 389 n/a 0.0 19.8
1997 392 n/a 0.0 26.3
1998 393 n/a 0.0 26.2
1999 372 22.0 16.9 37.6
2000 350 n/a 0.0 33.1
2001 346 23.0 15.0 39
2002 326 29.0 11.2 42.5
2003 326 29.0 11.2 42.5
2004 345 25.0 13.8 48.7
2005 358 22.0 16.3 46.9
2006 342 30.0 11.4 51.8
2007 373 32.5 11.5 54.8
2008 379 21.5 17.6 54.5
2009 476 25.5 18.7 60.1
2010 491 27.3 17.9 65.3
2011 485 27.3 17.7 64.5
2012 493 26.5 18.5 63.5
2013 524 22.1 23.6 65.6
2014 528 22.0 24.0 68.2
2015 542 30.0 18.0 70.7
2016 541 29.0 18.6 65.1
2017 527 31.0 17.0 66.6
2018 521 29.0 17.9 68.7
2019 522 31.0 16.8 91.8
2020 535 31.0 17.2 81.1
2021 515 30.0 17.1 n/a
2022 549 31.0 17.7 79.1
2023 514 38.0 13.5 90.5

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 Cashell Donahoe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 269 19.3 13.9 n/a
1990 258 19.5 13.2 n/a
1991 258 18.9 13.6 n/a
1992 265 19.2 13.8 n/a
1993 270 17.9 15.1 n/a
1994 303 15.9 n/a 14.9
1995 389 n/a 0.0 19.8
1996 389 n/a 0.0 19.8
1997 392 n/a 0.0 26.3
1998 393 n/a 0.0 26.2
1999 372 22.0 16.9 37.6
2000 350 n/a 0.0 33.1
2001 346 23.0 15.0 39
2002 326 29.0 11.2 42.5
2003 326 29.0 11.2 42.5
2004 345 25.0 13.8 48.7
2005 358 22.0 16.3 46.9
2006 342 30.0 11.4 51.8
2007 373 32.5 11.5 54.8
2008 379 21.5 17.6 54.5
2009 476 25.5 18.7 60.1
2010 491 27.3 17.9 65.3
2011 485 27.3 17.7 64.5
2012 493 26.5 18.5 63.5
2013 524 22.1 23.6 65.6
2014 528 22.0 24.0 68.2
2015 542 30.0 18.0 70.7
2016 541 29.0 18.6 65.1
2017 527 31.0 17.0 66.6
2018 521 29.0 17.9 68.7
2019 522 31.0 16.8 91.8
2020 535 31.0 17.2 81.1
2021 515 30.0 17.1 n/a
2022 549 31.0 17.7 79.1
2023 514 38.0 13.5 90.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cashell Donahoe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $956 (12.2%) $6,871 (87.8%) $7,827
2020 $898 (10.3%) $7,815 (89.7%) $8,714
2021 $1,112 (12.1%) $8,097 (87.9%) $9,209

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cashell Donahoe Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1067th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 939th of 1114 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cashell Donahoe Elementary)7264.9
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)8164.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Cashell Donahoe Elementary)4943.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)7064.4
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cashell Donahoe Elementary)6155.1
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)8167.1
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Cashell Donahoe Elementary)6058.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)7473
 1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cashell Donahoe Elementary)6342.2
 20.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)8466.6
 17.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Cashell Donahoe Elementary)5850
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Henrico County Public Schools)8268
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Cashell Donahoe Elementary)5156.5
 5.5%
   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 Students522514
 1.5%
African American280268
 4.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic105134
 27.6%
Pacific Islander01
White10479
 24%
Two or More Races2631
 19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.8%90.5%
 1.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 514 students attended Cashell Donahoe Elementary.

Cashell Donahoe Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.5% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Cashell Donahoe Elementary are 52% African American, 26% Hispanic, 15% White, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Cashell Donahoe Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elko Middle
High : Highland Springs High


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