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Pemberton Elementary

Summary:

Pemberton Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, Virginia, serving 354 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 the state.

Pemberton Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 92.86% of 3rd graders at Pemberton were proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics, compared to 65.93% for the district and 70.11% for the state. The school's strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Virginia elementary schools, has earned it a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Pemberton also performs exceptionally well for specific student groups, such as female students and White students, ranking in the top 20% and top 15% of Virginia elementary schools, respectively.

While Pemberton Elementary has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a higher percentage of White students compared to nearby schools, the surrounding area exhibits significant socioeconomic diversity. For example, some neighboring schools, such as R.C. Longan Elementary and Skipwith Elementary, have over 90% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a stark contrast in the economic backgrounds of students within the district. Pemberton's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio may contribute to its strong academic performance, though other nearby schools, such as Tuckahoe Elementary, also demonstrate exceptional achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1400 Pemberton Rd
       Richmond, VA  23233

(804) 750-2660

District: Henrico County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
145th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,655 Help


Students who attend Pemberton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Quioccasin Middle
High:    Mills E. Godwin High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  354

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.1%
African American:
10.2%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.7% Help


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Compare Details Pemberton Elementary ranks better than 87% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 9th 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 83.35. (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.
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Compare Details Pemberton 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 Pemberton Elementary is $11,655, which is the 4th highest among 45 elementary schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pemberton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pemberton Elementary 145th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Pemberton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Pemberton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pemberton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 92.49 4th 1062 99.6%
2006 85.01 48th 1071 95.5%
2007 90.29 10th 1083 99.1%
2008 77.38 150th 1081 86.1%
2009 67.08 321st 1082 70.3%
2010 81.07 82nd 1113 92.6%
2011 78.42 150th 1117 86.6%
2012 84.67 57th 1117 94.9%
2013 86.77 67th 1120 94.0%
2014 62.61 402nd 1110 63.8%
2015 68.44 323rd 1100 70.6%
2016 68.39 331st 1096 69.8%
2017 73.16 253rd 1099 77.0%
2018 75.24 222nd 1097 79.8%
2019 70.39 317th 1105 71.3%
2021 66.17 386th 1103 65.0%
2022 75.11 279th 1109 74.8%
2023 79.22 222nd 1114 80.1%
2024 83.35 145th 1114 87.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pemberton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.82 237th 1036 77.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Pemberton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.52 233rd 1100 78.8%
2024 82.99 137th 1098 87.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pemberton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.64 206th 1093 81.2%
2024 80.03 191st 1101 82.7%
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Rank History for White students at Pemberton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.20 233rd 984 76.3%
2024 76.92 166th 979 83.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Pemberton 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 388 388
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 393 393
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 387 387
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 398 398
1993 292 12 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1994 296 13 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1995 254 19 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1996 254 19 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1997 255 20 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1998 239 19 10 4 2 n/a n/a 0 274
1999 233 21 18 10 1 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 244 23 17 5 1 n/a n/a -4 286
2001 225 21 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2002 286 21 10 3 0 n/a n/a 1 321
2003 286 21 10 3 0 n/a n/a 1 321
2004 269 18 14 1 0 n/a n/a 1 303
2005 285 24 9 3 1 n/a n/a 1 323
2006 295 19 13 9 1 n/a n/a 2 339
2007 290 22 16 11 1 n/a n/a 2 342
2008 285 32 17 10 0 n/a n/a 7 351
2009 287 31 20 8 1 n/a n/a 8 355
2010 281 32 22 7 1 n/a n/a 0 343
2011 230 29 15 15 0 2 7 0 298
2012 230 26 14 13 0 1 19 0 303
2013 231 25 14 21 0 2 24 0 317
2014 214 24 9 16 0 1 29 0 293
2015 225 31 9 23 0 1 27 0 316
2016 208 46 8 21 1 1 31 0 316
2017 226 27 7 20 0 1 36 0 317
2018 213 34 5 20 1 2 26 0 301
2019 219 31 5 17 0 2 20 0 294
2020 243 28 7 16 1 2 15 0 312
2021 219 30 5 14 2 2 21 0 293
2022 252 43 4 14 3 1 30 0 347
2023 266 36 4 23 2 0 23 0 354

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 Pemberton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 388 21.6 17.9 n/a
1990 393 22.3 17.6 n/a
1991 387 23.6 16.3 n/a
1992 398 24.0 16.5 n/a
1993 325 20.0 16.3 n/a
1994 328 17.2 n/a 1.5
1995 289 n/a 0.0 1.7
1996 289 n/a 0.0 1.7
1997 283 n/a 0.0 3.5
1998 274 n/a 0.0 1.8
1999 283 15.0 18.9 4.9
2000 286 n/a 0.0 5.5
2001 264 16.8 15.7 5.3
2002 321 26.7 12.0 5.9
2003 321 26.7 12.0 5.9
2004 303 26.2 11.6 4.6
2005 323 24.2 13.3 7.8
2006 339 21.0 16.1 8.6
2007 342 24.3 14.1 8.8
2008 351 19.5 18.0 9.3
2009 355 19.0 18.7 13
2010 343 20.5 16.7 13.1
2011 298 17.0 17.5 13.4
2012 303 17.7 17.0 14.5
2013 317 13.0 24.3 17.7
2014 293 13.0 22.5 19.5
2015 316 19.0 16.6 17.7
2016 316 19.0 16.6 22.5
2017 317 20.0 15.8 22.4
2018 301 20.5 14.6 19.3
2019 294 19.5 15.0 17.7
2020 312 19.0 16.4 17
2021 293 18.5 15.8 n/a
2022 347 19.5 17.7 15.3
2023 354 27.0 13.1 25.7

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 Pemberton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 388 21.6 17.9 n/a
1990 393 22.3 17.6 n/a
1991 387 23.6 16.3 n/a
1992 398 24.0 16.5 n/a
1993 325 20.0 16.3 n/a
1994 328 17.2 n/a 1.5
1995 289 n/a 0.0 1.7
1996 289 n/a 0.0 1.7
1997 283 n/a 0.0 3.5
1998 274 n/a 0.0 1.8
1999 283 15.0 18.9 4.9
2000 286 n/a 0.0 5.5
2001 264 16.8 15.7 5.3
2002 321 26.7 12.0 5.9
2003 321 26.7 12.0 5.9
2004 303 26.2 11.6 4.6
2005 323 24.2 13.3 7.8
2006 339 21.0 16.1 8.6
2007 342 24.3 14.1 8.8
2008 351 19.5 18.0 9.3
2009 355 19.0 18.7 13
2010 343 20.5 16.7 13.1
2011 298 17.0 17.5 13.4
2012 303 17.7 17.0 14.5
2013 317 13.0 24.3 17.7
2014 293 13.0 22.5 19.5
2015 316 19.0 16.6 17.7
2016 316 19.0 16.6 22.5
2017 317 20.0 15.8 22.4
2018 301 20.5 14.6 19.3
2019 294 19.5 15.0 17.7
2020 312 19.0 16.4 17
2021 293 18.5 15.8 n/a
2022 347 19.5 17.7 15.3
2023 354 27.0 13.1 25.7

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 Pemberton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $50 (0.6%) $8,761 (99.4%) $8,811
2020 $39 (0.4%) $10,586 (99.6%) $10,625
2021 $575 (4.9%) $11,081 (95.1%) $11,655

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pemberton 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 317th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 222nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pemberton Elementary)9585.7
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)8164.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Pemberton Elementary)8482.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)7064.4
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pemberton Elementary)8284.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)8167.1
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Pemberton Elementary)7587
 12%
   4th Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)7473
 1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pemberton Elementary)8971.7
 17.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)8466.6
 17.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Pemberton Elementary)8973.9
 15.1%
   5th Grade Science (Henrico County Public Schools)8268
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Pemberton Elementary)8789.1
 2.1%
   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 Students294354
 20.4%
African American3136
 16.1%
American Indian02
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic1723
 35.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White219266
 21.5%
Two or More Races2023
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.7%25.7%
 8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pemberton Elementary

Students who attend Pemberton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Quioccasin Middle
High : Mills E. Godwin High

In the 2022-23 school year, 354 students attended Pemberton Elementary.

Pemberton Elementary ranks 145th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pemberton Elementary are 75% White, 10% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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