Is Rivers Edge Elementary a good school?

Yes! Rivers Edge Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 19 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools.

How many students attend Rivers Edge Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 725 students attended Rivers Edge Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Rivers Edge Elementary?

Students at Rivers Edge Elementary are 67% Asian, 21% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Rivers Edge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rivers Edge Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Holman Middle

Rivers Edge Elementary

Summary:

Rivers Edge Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Glen Allen, Virginia, serving 748 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Henrico County Public Schools district, which is ranked 88 out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

Rivers Edge Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students significantly outperform the county and state averages in standardized tests, with 85-96% proficient or better in mathematics and English reading, compared to around 65-72% for the surrounding area. This exceptional academic performance is coupled with a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (5.45% to 8.56%) and a low student-teacher ratio (18 to 19.5 students per teacher), suggesting the school may have access to more resources and funding.

However, the school's student population is notably different from the surrounding schools, with a significantly higher percentage of Asian students (around 67%) compared to the more diverse racial composition of the area. This demographic difference raises questions about equity and access to high-quality education for all students in the district. Understanding the factors that contribute to Rivers Edge Elementary's success, such as its teaching methods, curriculum, and resource allocation, could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes and addressing equity concerns in the broader school system.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11600 Holman Ridge Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059

(804) 935-6760

District: Henrico County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,542

Students who attend Rivers Edge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Holman Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 725

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

66.9%

White:

21.0%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rivers Edge Elementary ranks better than 98.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2^nd among 45 ranked elementary schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.25. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (66.9%), White (21%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Henrico County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rivers Edge Elementary is 17.2. 41 elementary schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rivers Edge Elementary is $7,542. 37 elementary schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rivers Edge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rivers Edge Elementary 19^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Rivers Edge 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 88^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Rivers Edge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	89.99	10^th	1062	99.1%
2006	87.04	27^th	1071	97.5%
2007	87.09	33^rd	1083	97.0%
2008	79.59	117^th	1081	89.2%
2009	81.48	79^th	1082	92.7%
2010	82.84	55^th	1113	95.1%
2011	84.22	59^th	1117	94.7%
2012	88.37	17^th	1117	98.5%
2013	91.56	18^th	1120	98.4%
2014	91.92	14^th	1110	98.7%
2015	86.33	48^th	1100	95.6%
2016	87.88	35^th	1096	96.8%
2017	89.87	29^th	1099	97.4%
2018	91.87	16^th	1097	98.5%
2019	87.82	41^st	1105	96.3%
2021	92.58	33^rd	1103	97.0%
2022	94.74	4^th	1109	99.6%
2023	94.08	8^th	1114	99.3%
2024	92.25	19^th	1114	98.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rivers Edge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.38	1^st	245	99.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rivers Edge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	78.34	145^th	1036	86.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Rivers Edge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	92.16	18^th	1100	98.4%
2024	91.43	20^th	1098	98.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Rivers Edge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.99	138^th	355	61.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Rivers Edge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.90	10^th	1093	99.1%
2024	90.58	38^th	1101	96.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Rivers Edge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.95	22^nd	230	90.4%
2024	76.91	35^th	238	85.3%

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Rank History for White students at Rivers Edge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.09	41^st	984	95.8%
2024	81.25	107^th	979	89.1%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rivers Edge Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	291	15	65	7	4	n/a	n/a	38	420
2005	367	12	84	10	3	n/a	n/a	54	530
2006	438	25	116	15	3	n/a	n/a	70	667
2007	459	27	131	9	1	n/a	n/a	85	712
2008	435	22	116	5	3	n/a	n/a	83	664
2009	407	15	125	5	3	n/a	n/a	83	638
2010	425	25	148	5	1	n/a	n/a	56	660
2011	446	23	183	10	0	1	18	0	681
2012	426	17	205	17	0	1	22	0	688
2013	405	23	239	17	0	1	27	0	712
2014	313	21	237	9	1	1	23	0	605
2015	286	20	251	10	2	1	34	0	604
2016	278	18	289	12	4	1	44	0	646
2017	247	26	347	12	3	0	41	0	676
2018	250	27	381	16	2	0	44	0	720
2019	247	27	429	21	0	0	40	0	764
2020	239	26	463	21	0	0	31	0	780
2021	209	29	522	12	1	0	32	0	805
2022	168	20	518	18	0	0	46	0	770
2023	155	24	500	19	6	0	44	0	748
2024	152	25	485	18	6	0	39	0	725

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 Rivers Edge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	420	28.0	15.0	1.6
2005	530	20.0	26.5	1.7
2006	667	35.0	19.1	2.2
2007	712	46.3	15.4	1.9
2008	664	37.0	17.9	1.7
2009	638	36.5	17.5	1.6
2010	660	35.0	18.8	2.2
2011	681	36.0	18.9	3.1
2012	688	34.2	20.0	2.9
2013	712	27.0	26.3	1.8
2014	605	23.0	26.3	1.8
2015	604	31.0	19.4	4
2016	646	34.0	19.0	3.6
2017	676	34.8	19.4	4
2018	720	37.0	19.4	5.7
2019	764	40.8	18.7	6.2
2020	780	41.3	18.8	5.4
2021	805	41.2	19.5	n/a
2022	770	40.0	19.2	5.5
2023	748	41.5	18.0	8.6
2024	725	42.0	17.2	8.7

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 Rivers Edge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	420	28.0	15.0	1.6
2005	530	20.0	26.5	1.7
2006	667	35.0	19.1	2.2
2007	712	46.3	15.4	1.9
2008	664	37.0	17.9	1.7
2009	638	36.5	17.5	1.6
2010	660	35.0	18.8	2.2
2011	681	36.0	18.9	3.1
2012	688	34.2	20.0	2.9
2013	712	27.0	26.3	1.8
2014	605	23.0	26.3	1.8
2015	604	31.0	19.4	4
2016	646	34.0	19.0	3.6
2017	676	34.8	19.4	4
2018	720	37.0	19.4	5.7
2019	764	40.8	18.7	6.2
2020	780	41.3	18.8	5.4
2021	805	41.2	19.5	n/a
2022	770	40.0	19.2	5.5
2023	748	41.5	18.0	8.6
2024	725	42.0	17.2	8.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rivers Edge Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$184 (3.0%)	$5,945 (97.0%)	$6,129
2020	$179 (2.5%)	$7,115 (97.5%)	$7,295
2021	$613 (8.1%)	$6,929 (91.9%)	$7,542

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rivers Edge 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 41^st of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 8^th of 1114 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rivers Edge Elementary)	95	94.3	0.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)	81	64.4	16.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Rivers Edge Elementary)	94	90.3	3.7%
3rd Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)	70	64.4	5.6%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rivers Edge Elementary)	93	94.8	1.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)	81	67.1	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Rivers Edge Elementary)	93	92.5	0.5%
4th Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)	74	73	1%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rivers Edge Elementary)	92	96.5	4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)	84	66.6	17.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Rivers Edge Elementary)	96	95.9	0.1%
5th Grade Science (Henrico County Public Schools)	82	68	14%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Rivers Edge Elementary)	94	97.9	3.9%
5th Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)	80	69.8	10.2%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	764	748	2.1%
African American	27	24	11.1%
American Indian	0	6
Asian	429	500	16.6%
Hispanic	21	19	9.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	247	155	37.2%
Two or More Races	40	44	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.2%	8.6%	2.4%

Schools Near Rivers Edge Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rivers Edge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11600 Holman Ridge Rd.	Glen Allen	23059	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 935-6760	725	42	17.2	8.7%	152 (21.0%)	25 (3.4%)	18 (2.5%)	485 (66.9%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.4%)	92.2	19^th of 1114 public elementary schools	98.3%		94.1	8^th of 1114 public elementary schools	99.3%	11	91.3	92.7	96.3	93.0	88.1	93.6	93.6	$7,542	$613	$6,929
Twin Hickory Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4900 Twin Hickory Lake Dr	Glen Allen	23059	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 360-4700	538	35	15.3	18.2%	159 (29.6%)	34 (6.3%)	28 (5.2%)	273 (50.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (7.6%)	82.6	163^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	85.4%		89.3	56^th of 1114 public elementary schools	95.0%	107	86.4	93.0	83.3	77.3	80.2	92.9	81.3	$8,844	$764	$8,080
Shady Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12200 Wyndham Lake Dr	Glen Allen	23059	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 360-0825	595	37	16.0	12.8%	290 (48.7%)	40 (6.7%)	34 (5.7%)	196 (32.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.4%)	89.3	56^th of 1114 public elementary schools	95.0%		91.3	30^th of 1114 public elementary schools	97.3%	26	88.9	91.0	91.5	86.2	89.7	89.2	91.7	$8,932	$740	$8,192
Springfield Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4301 Fort McHenry Pkwy	Glen Allen	23060	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 527-4630	645	39	16.5	44.3%	301 (46.7%)	73 (11.3%)	77 (11.9%)	141 (21.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.8%)	67.8	383^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	65.6%		69.2	351^st of 1114 public elementary schools	68.5%	32	71.4	78.7	79.1	80.0	66.4	79.8	85.1	$9,085	$788	$8,297
Echo Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5200 Francistown Rd	Glen Allen	23060	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 527-4672	530	33	16.0	33.6%	243 (45.8%)	42 (7.9%)	40 (7.5%)	155 (29.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (9.1%)	87.5	77^th of 1114 public elementary schools	93.1%		87.2	89^th of 1114 public elementary schools	92.0%	12	92.9	87.5	85.1	82.1	91.8	91.3	89.5	$9,079	$528	$8,552
Colonial Trail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12101 Bacova Drive	Glen Allen	23059	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 364-0055	695	39	17.8	20.1%	111 (16.0%)	84 (12.1%)	49 (7.1%)	400 (57.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.9%)	78.9	228^th of 1114 public elementary schools	79.5%		87.4	83^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	92.5%	145	85.6	70.8	87.5	88.3	85.1	79.0	84.2	$7,987	$583	$7,404
David A. Kaechele Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5680 Pouncey Tract Road	Glen Allen	23059	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 364-8080	496	34	14.5	12.5%	209 (42.1%)	44 (8.9%)	23 (4.6%)	187 (37.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.5%)	89.7	51^st of 1114 public elementary schools	95.4%		91	41^st of 1114 public elementary schools	96.3%	10	93.3	92.4	91.8	88.0	83.8	91.3	89.8
Glen Allen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11101 Mill Rd	Glen Allen	23060	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 756-3040	575	36	15.9	21.2%	309 (53.7%)	78 (13.6%)	34 (5.9%)	115 (20.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.9%)	82.5	165^th of 1114 public elementary schools	85.2%		84.2	135^th of 1114 public elementary schools	87.9%	30	90.3	86.7	81.7	81.7	84.1	81.9	87.1	$8,706	$582	$8,124
Short Pump Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3425 Pump Rd	Richmond	23233	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 360-0812	541	34	15.9	19.8%	254 (47.0%)	44 (8.1%)	34 (6.3%)	167 (30.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.4%)	84.5	129^th of 1114 public elementary schools	88.4%		83.3	149^th of 1114 public elementary schools	86.6%	20	85.4	88.5	86.4	83.5	82.0	86.4	89.4	$7,830	$787	$7,043
R.C. Longan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9200 Mapleview Ave	Richmond	23294	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 527-4640	487	31	15.7	93.2%	128 (26.3%)	119 (24.4%)	108 (22.2%)	93 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.0%)	26.4	882^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	20.8%		35.4	780^th of 1114 public elementary schools	30.0%	102	72.2	58.4	57.0	51.9	56.8	60.2	52.7	$9,549	$953	$8,596

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