Varina Elementary

Summary:

Varina Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, Virginia, serving 263 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Henrico County Public Schools district, which is ranked 88 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Varina Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (68.06%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 20-42% African American. However, the school consistently underperforms on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and science, with only 33.33% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics, compared to 66.47% for Henrico County and 67.98% for Virginia. Varina Elementary has been ranked in the bottom quarter of Virginia elementary schools and has received a 0 or 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also serves a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.18% to 89.73%, significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

While Varina Elementary faces significant challenges, some nearby schools in the Henrico County district, such as Seven Pines Elementary and Sandston Elementary, perform significantly better on standardized tests and have higher school rankings. This suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools. Additionally, Varina Elementary spends more per student ($12,148 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, but this does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources at the school.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 2551 New Market Rd
       Richmond, VA  23231


(804) 795-7010

District: Henrico County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1012th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,148 Help


Students who attend Varina Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    John Rolfe Middle
High:    Varina High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  263

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.1%
White:
16.3%
Hispanic:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.7% Help


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Compare Details Varina Elementary ranks worse than 90.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 36th 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 11.3. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Varina Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Henrico County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Varina Elementary is $12,148, which is the 3rd highest among 45 elementary schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Varina Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Varina Elementary 1012th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Varina 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 Varina Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Varina Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 47.44 626th 1062 41.1%
2006 27.93 925th 1071 13.6%
2007 40.98 737th 1083 31.9%
2008 43.74 723rd 1081 33.1%
2009 33.40 876th 1082 19.0%
2010 33.99 911th 1113 18.1%
2011 24.87 994th 1117 11.0%
2012 32.24 910th 1117 18.5%
2013 26.18 927th 1120 17.2%
2014 33.49 847th 1110 23.7%
2015 14.92 1022nd 1100 7.1%
2016 22.67 954th 1096 13.0%
2017 19.54 982nd 1099 10.6%
2018 36.85 801st 1097 27.0%
2019 31.33 859th 1105 22.3%
2021 14.60 969th 1103 12.1%
2022 30.38 843rd 1109 24.0%
2023 20.89 933rd 1114 16.2%
2024 11.30 1012th 1114 9.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Varina Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.75 969th 1036 6.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Varina Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.67 918th 1100 16.5%
2024 11.10 1011th 1098 7.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Varina Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.91 919th 1093 15.9%
2024 13.49 997th 1101 9.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Varina Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.06 433rd 579 25.2%
2024 24.09 496th 588 15.6%
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Rank History for White students at Varina Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.57 675th 984 31.4%
2024 12.31 925th 979 5.5%
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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 Varina 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 381 381
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 399 399
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 397 397
1993 341 86 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1994 332 89 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1995 215 65 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 215 65 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 192 68 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1998 180 78 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 259
1999 192 120 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2000 200 138 1 1 0 n/a n/a -4 336
2001 184 149 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2002 166 183 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2003 166 183 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2004 165 187 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2005 151 183 0 3 1 n/a n/a 4 342
2006 153 193 2 0 1 n/a n/a 12 361
2007 155 233 3 0 2 n/a n/a 16 409
2008 133 228 6 1 2 n/a n/a 24 394
2009 122 256 4 3 1 n/a n/a 12 398
2010 111 243 2 5 0 n/a n/a 16 377
2011 102 236 4 11 2 0 12 0 367
2012 114 209 3 11 5 0 10 0 352
2013 104 217 2 11 4 0 8 0 346
2014 108 201 1 13 4 0 10 0 337
2015 97 218 2 20 3 0 20 0 360
2016 97 195 2 22 3 0 18 0 337
2017 83 232 2 14 2 0 15 0 348
2018 82 224 1 14 1 0 12 0 334
2019 94 215 2 12 2 0 20 0 345
2020 74 205 1 10 1 0 16 0 307
2021 46 185 1 15 1 0 15 0 263
2022 35 172 0 13 0 0 19 0 239
2023 43 179 0 21 0 1 19 0 263

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 Varina Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 381 21.2 17.9 n/a
1990 399 22.3 17.8 n/a
1991 387 21.5 18.0 n/a
1992 397 21.9 18.1 n/a
1993 427 23.3 18.3 n/a
1994 422 22.1 n/a 9.5
1995 281 n/a 0.0 8.5
1996 281 n/a 0.0 8.5
1997 261 n/a 0.0 7.3
1998 259 n/a 0.0 6.2
1999 314 19.0 16.5 14.3
2000 336 n/a 0.0 12.9
2001 334 21.0 15.9 17.7
2002 356 23.0 15.5 17.1
2003 356 23.0 15.5 17.1
2004 357 25.0 14.3 20.7
2005 342 22.0 15.5 22.8
2006 361 21.0 17.2 20.6
2007 409 27.3 15.0 24.4
2008 394 21.5 18.3 25.4
2009 398 21.5 18.5 30.6
2010 377 20.0 18.8 37.7
2011 367 19.0 19.3 38.4
2012 352 18.9 18.6 39.2
2013 346 16.0 21.6 38.2
2014 337 16.0 21.0 37.1
2015 360 18.0 20.0 39.4
2016 337 18.0 18.7 42.1
2017 348 19.0 18.3 44
2018 334 19.0 17.5 47.3
2019 345 20.1 17.1 51.9
2020 307 19.1 16.0 49.2
2021 263 15.5 16.9 n/a
2022 239 14.5 16.4 63.2
2023 263 18.0 14.6 89.7

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 Varina Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 381 21.2 17.9 n/a
1990 399 22.3 17.8 n/a
1991 387 21.5 18.0 n/a
1992 397 21.9 18.1 n/a
1993 427 23.3 18.3 n/a
1994 422 22.1 n/a 9.5
1995 281 n/a 0.0 8.5
1996 281 n/a 0.0 8.5
1997 261 n/a 0.0 7.3
1998 259 n/a 0.0 6.2
1999 314 19.0 16.5 14.3
2000 336 n/a 0.0 12.9
2001 334 21.0 15.9 17.7
2002 356 23.0 15.5 17.1
2003 356 23.0 15.5 17.1
2004 357 25.0 14.3 20.7
2005 342 22.0 15.5 22.8
2006 361 21.0 17.2 20.6
2007 409 27.3 15.0 24.4
2008 394 21.5 18.3 25.4
2009 398 21.5 18.5 30.6
2010 377 20.0 18.8 37.7
2011 367 19.0 19.3 38.4
2012 352 18.9 18.6 39.2
2013 346 16.0 21.6 38.2
2014 337 16.0 21.0 37.1
2015 360 18.0 20.0 39.4
2016 337 18.0 18.7 42.1
2017 348 19.0 18.3 44
2018 334 19.0 17.5 47.3
2019 345 20.1 17.1 51.9
2020 307 19.1 16.0 49.2
2021 263 15.5 16.9 n/a
2022 239 14.5 16.4 63.2
2023 263 18.0 14.6 89.7

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 Varina Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $338 (3.9%) $8,259 (96.1%) $8,597
2020 $359 (3.3%) $10,556 (96.7%) $10,916
2021 $1,030 (8.5%) $11,118 (91.5%) $12,148

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Varina Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 859th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 933rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Varina Elementary)7246.7
 25.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)8164.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Varina Elementary)6248.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)7064.4
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Varina Elementary)7749.3
 27.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)8167.1
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Varina Elementary)6573.3
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)7473
 1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Varina Elementary)7747.3
 29.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)8466.6
 17.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Varina Elementary)7057.5
 12.5%
   5th Grade Science (Henrico County Public Schools)8268
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Varina Elementary)7053.3
 16.7%
   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 Students345263
 23.8%
African American215179
 16.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1221
 75%
Pacific Islander01
White9443
 54.3%
Two or More Races2019
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.9%89.7%
 37.8%


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Students at Varina Elementary are 68% African American, 16% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Varina Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John Rolfe Middle
High : Varina High

Varina Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 263 students attended Varina Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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