Frances W. McClenney Elementary

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Frances W. McClenney Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, Virginia, serving 290 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Richmond City Public Schools district, which is ranked 113 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Frances W. McClenney Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 88.62% African American and 98.97% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is consistently lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 38.1%, compared to 45.56% for the Richmond City Public Schools district and 70.11% for the state of Virginia. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking of 1043 out of 1114 schools in 2023-2024 and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the nearby schools, such as William Fox Elementary, Overby-Sheppard Elementary, and George W. Carver Elementary, also serve predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student populations, they generally perform better academically than Frances W. McClenney Elementary. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics may be contributing to the school's poor performance, and addressing the underlying challenges will require a comprehensive, long-term approach to support the students and drive meaningful improvements.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3817 Chamberlayne Ave
       Richmond, VA  23227-4196


(804) 780-8193

District: Richmond City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1043rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,466 Help


Students who attend Frances W. McClenney Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Henderson Middle
High:    Franklin Military Academy
    John Marshall High
    Open High
    Richmond Community High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  290

Racial breakdown:

African American:
88.6%
White:
3.4%
Hispanic:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99% Help


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Compare Details Frances W. McClenney Elementary ranks worse than 93.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 17th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.77. (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 Frances W. McClenney Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Richmond City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frances W. McClenney Elementary is $11,466, which is the 7th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frances W. McClenney Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Frances W. McClenney Elementary 1043rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Frances W. McClenney Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Richmond City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond City Public Schools 113th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frances W. McClenney Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Frances W. McClenney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 70.53 263rd 1062 75.2%
2006 41.86 744th 1071 30.5%
2007 69.42 290th 1083 73.2%
2008 51.88 585th 1081 45.9%
2009 61.39 407th 1082 62.4%
2010 46.88 700th 1113 37.1%
2011 24.51 996th 1117 10.8%
2012 10.15 1087th 1117 2.7%
2013 2.68 1111th 1120 0.8%
2014 23.66 972nd 1110 12.4%
2015 26.83 906th 1100 17.6%
2016 29.24 890th 1096 18.8%
2017 28.54 903rd 1099 17.8%
2018 12.35 1023rd 1097 6.7%
2019 8.56 1059th 1105 4.2%
2021 3.27 1086th 1103 1.5%
2022 10.54 1019th 1109 8.1%
2023 19.21 945th 1114 15.2%
2024 8.77 1043rd 1114 6.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frances W. McClenney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.73 912th 1036 12.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Frances W. McClenney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.82 885th 1100 19.5%
2024 16.39 967th 1098 11.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Frances W. McClenney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.12 967th 1093 11.5%
2024 8.79 1041st 1101 5.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Frances W. McClenney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.32 400th 579 30.9%
2024 24.47 492nd 588 16.3%
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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 Frances W. McClenney 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 738 738
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 769 769
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 799 799
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 821 821
1993 80 662 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 750
1994 59 722 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 789
1995 36 753 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 793
1996 36 753 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 793
1997 16 788 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 811
1998 11 767 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 783
1999 10 738 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2000 6 657 0 1 0 n/a n/a -4 660
2001 4 665 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 671
2002 3 553 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2003 3 553 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2004 4 526 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2005 4 547 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2006 5 501 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2007 6 499 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2008 2 528 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 533
2009 1 534 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 538
2010 0 521 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2011 3 547 0 3 0 0 0 0 553
2012 2 526 0 1 0 0 0 0 529
2013 7 513 1 2 0 0 1 0 524
2014 4 538 1 7 1 0 15 0 566
2015 4 440 12 6 0 0 6 0 468
2016 5 504 15 4 0 0 5 0 533
2017 7 492 6 4 1 0 1 0 511
2018 2 308 3 1 0 0 0 0 314
2019 4 280 5 6 0 0 2 0 297
2020 4 286 4 5 0 0 0 0 299
2021 5 285 4 7 0 0 4 0 305
2022 10 251 1 4 1 1 8 0 276
2023 10 257 3 10 1 2 7 0 290

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 Frances W. McClenney Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 738 40.1 18.4 n/a
1990 769 36.1 21.3 n/a
1991 799 39.3 20.3 n/a
1992 821 40.0 20.5 n/a
1993 750 37.3 20.1 n/a
1994 789 45.0 n/a 46.3
1995 793 n/a 0.0 36.9
1996 793 n/a 0.0 36.9
1997 811 n/a 0.0 38.8
1998 783 n/a 0.0 38.1
1999 751 39.0 19.3 43.1
2000 660 n/a 0.0 79.5
2001 671 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 561 47.0 11.9 52.9
2003 561 47.0 11.9 52.9
2004 533 38.0 14.0 55.2
2005 552 37.0 14.9 52.4
2006 506 42.0 12.0 44.3
2007 505 55.0 9.2 52.7
2008 533 34.0 15.7 53.1
2009 538 37.0 14.5 52.2
2010 523 35.0 14.9 52.2
2011 553 32.0 17.2 81.6
2012 529 34.7 15.2 85.4
2013 524 32.0 16.3 93.7
2014 566 27.0 20.9 98.8
2015 468 26.0 18.0 99.4
2016 533 27.0 19.7 97.2
2017 511 26.0 19.6 96.5
2018 314 24.0 13.0 99
2019 297 24.0 12.3 99
2020 299 23.0 13.0 99
2021 305 22.0 13.8 n/a
2022 276 21.0 13.1 98.9
2023 290 24.0 12.0 99

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 Frances W. McClenney Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 738 40.1 18.4 n/a
1990 769 36.1 21.3 n/a
1991 799 39.3 20.3 n/a
1992 821 40.0 20.5 n/a
1993 750 37.3 20.1 n/a
1994 789 45.0 n/a 46.3
1995 793 n/a 0.0 36.9
1996 793 n/a 0.0 36.9
1997 811 n/a 0.0 38.8
1998 783 n/a 0.0 38.1
1999 751 39.0 19.3 43.1
2000 660 n/a 0.0 79.5
2001 671 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 561 47.0 11.9 52.9
2003 561 47.0 11.9 52.9
2004 533 38.0 14.0 55.2
2005 552 37.0 14.9 52.4
2006 506 42.0 12.0 44.3
2007 505 55.0 9.2 52.7
2008 533 34.0 15.7 53.1
2009 538 37.0 14.5 52.2
2010 523 35.0 14.9 52.2
2011 553 32.0 17.2 81.6
2012 529 34.7 15.2 85.4
2013 524 32.0 16.3 93.7
2014 566 27.0 20.9 98.8
2015 468 26.0 18.0 99.4
2016 533 27.0 19.7 97.2
2017 511 26.0 19.6 96.5
2018 314 24.0 13.0 99
2019 297 24.0 12.3 99
2020 299 23.0 13.0 99
2021 305 22.0 13.8 n/a
2022 276 21.0 13.1 98.9
2023 290 24.0 12.0 99

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 Frances W. McClenney Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,260 (10.5%) $10,686 (89.5%) $11,946
2020 $1,120 (9.7%) $10,441 (90.3%) $11,561
2021 $1,148 (10.0%) $10,317 (90.0%) $11,466

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Frances W. McClenney 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 1059th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 945th of 1114 Elementary schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frances W. McClenney Elementary)6348
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)6142
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Frances W. McClenney Elementary)5436.7
 17.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)5040.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frances W. McClenney Elementary)7463.9
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)6545.9
 19.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Frances W. McClenney Elementary)6166.7
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)5647.2
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frances W. McClenney Elementary)5936
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)6541.3
 23.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Frances W. McClenney Elementary)5354
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Richmond City Public Schools)6139.4
 21.6%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Frances W. McClenney Elementary)5046
 4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)6246
 16%
   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 Students297290
 2.4%
African American280257
 8.2%
American Indian01
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic610
 66.7%
Pacific Islander02
White410
 150%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%99%
 0%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 290 students attended Frances W. McClenney Elementary.

Students at Frances W. McClenney Elementary are 89% African American, 3% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Frances W. McClenney Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.4% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students who attend Frances W. McClenney Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Henderson Middle
High : Franklin Military Academy
High : John Marshall High
High : Open High
High : Richmond Community High


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