David A. Kaechele Elementary

Summary:

David A. Kaechele Elementary is a public elementary school in Glen Allen, Virginia, serving 493 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Henrico County Public Schools district.

This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with students outperforming the county and state averages on SOL assessments across all grade levels and subjects. Notably, the school has a diverse student population, with a significant Asian student representation, and its performance is particularly strong for Asian and female students. Despite having a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, David A. Kaechele Elementary maintains exceptional academic outcomes, suggesting the school effectively supports the needs of all its students.

Compared to nearby schools like Echo Lake Elementary, South Anna Elementary, and Gayton Elementary, David A. Kaechele Elementary consistently outperforms them, particularly in mathematics and English reading assessments. This suggests the school may have unique strategies or resources that contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes, making it a standout educational institution in the Henrico County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5680 Pouncey Tract Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059

(804) 364-8080

District: Henrico County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Students who attend David A. Kaechele Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Short Pump Middle
High:	Deep Run High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 496

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.1%

Asian:

37.7%

African American:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details David A. Kaechele Elementary ranks better than 95.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3^rd among 45 ranked elementary schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.69. (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: White (42.1%), Asian (37.7%), African American (8.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at David A. Kaechele Elementary is 14.5, which is the 19^th best among 45 elementary schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare David A. Kaechele Elementary employs 34 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

David A. Kaechele Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks David A. Kaechele Elementary 51^st of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See David A. Kaechele Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

African American students:

White students:

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 David A. Kaechele Elementary

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Rank History for all students at David A. Kaechele Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2015	87.15	40^th	1100	96.4%
2016	88.14	34^th	1096	96.9%
2017	88.75	41^st	1099	96.3%
2018	90.07	28^th	1097	97.4%
2019	90.93	13^th	1105	98.8%
2021	93.70	18^th	1103	98.4%
2022	92.30	23^rd	1109	97.9%
2023	91.02	41^st	1114	96.3%
2024	89.69	51^st	1114	95.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at David A. Kaechele Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	78.08	150^th	1036	85.5%

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Rank History for Female students at David A. Kaechele Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.58	35^th	1100	96.8%
2024	88.64	51^st	1098	95.4%

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Rank History for Male students at David A. Kaechele Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.79	53^rd	1093	95.2%
2024	87.97	61^st	1101	94.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at David A. Kaechele Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.72	8^th	230	96.5%
2024	83.80	10^th	238	95.8%

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Rank History for African American students at David A. Kaechele Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.77	133^rd	579	77.0%
2024	80.16	81^st	588	86.2%

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Rank History for White students at David A. Kaechele Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.33	133^rd	984	86.5%
2024	78.29	142^nd	979	85.5%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Review counts

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, January 6, 2020

Our child loves going to Kaechele elementary school every day! All teachers are so caring and extremely bright people. Totally one of the Best schools in Short pump area! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, December 7, 2018

i think this school is okay Close Quote

Enrollment information for David A. Kaechele Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	292	5	85	14	0	15	411
2015	290	6	100	16	1	19	432
2016	282	8	127	11	0	22	450
2017	247	12	143	13	0	26	441
2018	230	13	145	19	0	22	429
2019	228	16	147	19	0	30	440
2020	240	21	159	19	0	36	475
2021	208	31	149	16	0	33	437
2022	197	44	199	16	4	35	495
2023	213	42	192	16	3	27	493
2024	209	44	187	23	1	32	496

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 David A. Kaechele Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	411	14.0	29.3	2.7
2015	432	20.0	21.6	2.5
2016	450	20.0	22.5	2.7
2017	441	25.0	17.6	1.1
2018	429	22.5	19.0	2.6
2019	440	25.3	17.3	3.2
2020	475	25.5	18.6	5.9
2021	437	25.0	17.4	n/a
2022	495	28.0	17.6	5.7
2023	493	33.5	14.7	13
2024	496	34.0	14.5	12.5

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 David A. Kaechele Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	411	14.0	29.3	2.7
2015	432	20.0	21.6	2.5
2016	450	20.0	22.5	2.7
2017	441	25.0	17.6	1.1
2018	429	22.5	19.0	2.6
2019	440	25.3	17.3	3.2
2020	475	25.5	18.6	5.9
2021	437	25.0	17.4	n/a
2022	495	28.0	17.6	5.7
2023	493	33.5	14.7	13
2024	496	34.0	14.5	12.5

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on David A. Kaechele Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 41^st of 1114 Elementary schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (David A. Kaechele Elementary)	96	91.9	4.1%
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 (David A. Kaechele Elementary)	91	88.4	2.6%
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 (David A. Kaechele Elementary)	96	92.6	3.4%
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 (David A. Kaechele Elementary)	93	92.6	0.4%
4th Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)	74	73	1%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (David A. Kaechele Elementary)	98	88.6	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)	84	66.6	17.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (David A. Kaechele Elementary)	100	87.3	12.7%
5th Grade Science (Henrico County Public Schools)	82	68	14%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (David A. Kaechele Elementary)	95	93.7	1.3%
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	440	493	12%
African American	16	42	162.5%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	147	192	30.6%
Hispanic	19	16	15.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	228	213	6.6%
Two or More Races	30	27	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.2%	13%	9.8%

Schools Near David A. Kaechele 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
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
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
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
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
Nuckols Farm Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12351 Graham Meadows Dr	Richmond	23233	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 364-0840	607	36	16.8	13.2%	402 (66.2%)	33 (5.4%)	34 (5.6%)	99 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.3%)	88	69^th of 1114 public elementary schools	93.8%		88	71^st of 1114 public elementary schools	93.6%	2	95.5	90.5	87.1	86.3	86.5	92.1	84.2	$8,765	$596	$8,169
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
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
Gayton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12481 Church Rd	Richmond	23233	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 360-0820	604	36	16.7	24.0%	448 (74.2%)	27 (4.5%)	40 (6.6%)	57 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.3%)	87.5	76^th of 1114 public elementary schools	93.2%		93.2	18^th of 1114 public elementary schools	98.4%	58	83.0	90.0	85.0	89.5	91.0	89.9	91.2	$8,356	$843	$7,513
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

Frequently Asked Questions about David A. Kaechele Elementary

Is David A. Kaechele Elementary a good school?

Yes! David A. Kaechele Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 51^st of 1114 Virginia elementary schools.

What district is David A. Kaechele Elementary in?

Henrico County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of David A. Kaechele Elementary attend?

Students who attend David A. Kaechele Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Short Pump Middle
High : Deep Run High

How many students attend David A. Kaechele Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 496 students attended David A. Kaechele Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of David A. Kaechele Elementary?

Students at David A. Kaechele Elementary are 42% White, 38% Asian, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

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