Is Woodville Elementary a good school?

Woodville Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.3% of Virginia elementary schools.

How many students attend Woodville Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 228 students attended Woodville Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Woodville Elementary?

Students at Woodville Elementary are 92% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% White.

What schools do graduates of Woodville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Woodville Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Martin Luther King Junior Middle High : Armstrong High High : Franklin Military Academy High : Open High High : Richmond Community High

Woodville Elementary

Summary:

Woodville Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, Virginia, serving 267 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 Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodville Elementary stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (93.63%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 74.6% to 92.7% African American. Academically, the school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Virginia, with proficiency rates on state tests that are significantly lower than state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, Woodville's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 30%, compared to 70.11% statewide and 45.56% for the Richmond City district. Despite having the highest per-student spending ($10,864) among nearby schools, Woodville's academic outcomes remain persistently low.

The stark racial imbalance and persistent underperformance at Woodville Elementary suggest that the school may be facing complex challenges related to socioeconomic factors, resource allocation, and educational practices. While nearby schools like Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary and Overby-Sheppard Elementary also serve predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student populations, they generally outperform Woodville on academic measures, indicating that there may be opportunities to learn from their approaches and strategies.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2000 N 28th St
Richmond, VA 23223-4599

(804) 780-4821

District: Richmond City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1111^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,864

Students who attend Woodville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Martin Luther King Junior Middle
High:	Armstrong High
	Franklin Military Academy
	Open High
	Richmond Community High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 228

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.1%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Woodville Elementary ranks worse than 99.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 25^th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.97. (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: African American (92.1%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodville Elementary is 14.2, which is the 7^th best among 26 elementary schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Woodville Elementary employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodville Elementary is $10,864, which is the 10^th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodville Elementary 1111^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Woodville Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Richmond City Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Woodville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Woodville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	54.67	511^th	1062	51.9%
2006	69.06	291^st	1071	72.8%
2007	43.77	700^th	1083	35.4%
2008	36.03	813^th	1081	24.8%
2009	34.60	866^th	1082	20.0%
2010	41.83	798^th	1113	28.3%
2011	35.36	867^th	1117	22.4%
2012	22.96	999^th	1117	10.6%
2013	3.11	1109^th	1120	1.0%
2014	3.27	1100^th	1110	0.9%
2015	0.00	1100^th	1100	0.0%
2016	0.04	1096^th	1096	0.0%
2017	0.03	1098^th	1099	0.1%
2018	0.85	1089^th	1097	0.7%
2019	0.22	1102^nd	1105	0.3%
2021	16.88	944^th	1103	14.4%
2022	1.91	1097^th	1109	1.1%
2023	0.39	1113^th	1114	0.1%
2024	0.97	1111^th	1114	0.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.77	1022^nd	1036	1.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Woodville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	0.29	1092^nd	1093	0.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Woodville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.82	576^th	579	0.5%
2024	4.89	582^nd	588	1.0%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Woodville 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	618	618
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	627	627
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	583	583
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	597	597
1993	2	625	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	627
1994	2	605	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	607
1995	0	621	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	621
1996	0	621	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	621
1997	0	637	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
1998	0	670	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	670
1999	1	617	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	618
2000	4	654	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-4	654
2001	0	643	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	643
2002	1	578	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
2003	1	578	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
2004	0	506	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	506
2005	1	463	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	469
2006	0	445	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	448
2007	3	601	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	604
2008	1	625	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	627
2009	1	558	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	562
2010	3	563	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
2011	1	556	0	6	0	1	0	0	564
2012	1	466	0	3	0	1	0	0	471
2013	1	488	0	6	0	1	10	0	506
2014	3	493	0	7	0	0	16	0	519
2015	6	483	3	8	0	0	18	0	518
2016	4	435	2	7	0	0	14	0	462
2017	3	454	3	3	0	0	14	0	477
2018	4	372	5	2	1	0	9	0	393
2019	12	389	4	2	0	1	5	0	413
2020	5	361	3	3	1	0	6	0	379
2021	3	356	3	4	1	0	7	0	374
2022	4	251	1	3	0	0	6	0	265
2023	4	250	1	4	1	0	7	0	267
2024	4	210	0	6	1	0	7	0	228

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Woodville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	618	38.2	16.1	n/a
1990	627	37.0	16.9	n/a
1991	583	35.8	16.2	n/a
1992	597	36.5	16.3	n/a
1993	627	38.5	16.3	n/a
1994	607	34.6	n/a	87.6
1995	621	n/a	0.0	94.2
1996	621	n/a	0.0	94.2
1997	637	n/a	0.0	93.7
1998	670	n/a	0.0	88.4
1999	618	28.0	22.1	95
2000	654	n/a	0.0	97.1
2001	643	43.0	15.0	91.4
2002	579	44.0	13.2	85.3
2003	579	44.0	13.2	85.3
2004	506	42.0	12.0	94.3
2005	469	41.0	11.4	92.5
2006	448	43.0	10.4	95.7
2007	604	53.0	11.4	93.5
2008	627	28.0	22.4	87.6
2009	562	32.0	17.6	87.7
2010	571	35.0	16.3	87.7
2011	564	32.0	17.6	85.3
2012	471	32.6	14.4	99.2
2013	506	34.0	14.8	99.4
2014	519	33.0	15.7	94.6
2015	518	34.0	15.2	96.9
2016	462	32.0	14.4	94.8
2017	477	32.0	14.9	99.4
2018	393	32.0	12.2	99.2
2019	413	27.0	15.2	99.3
2020	379	27.0	14.0	99.2
2021	374	26.0	14.3	n/a
2022	265	25.0	10.6	98.9
2023	267	21.0	12.7	98.1
2024	228	16.0	14.2	100

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 Woodville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	618	38.2	16.1	n/a
1990	627	37.0	16.9	n/a
1991	583	35.8	16.2	n/a
1992	597	36.5	16.3	n/a
1993	627	38.5	16.3	n/a
1994	607	34.6	n/a	87.6
1995	621	n/a	0.0	94.2
1996	621	n/a	0.0	94.2
1997	637	n/a	0.0	93.7
1998	670	n/a	0.0	88.4
1999	618	28.0	22.1	95
2000	654	n/a	0.0	97.1
2001	643	43.0	15.0	91.4
2002	579	44.0	13.2	85.3
2003	579	44.0	13.2	85.3
2004	506	42.0	12.0	94.3
2005	469	41.0	11.4	92.5
2006	448	43.0	10.4	95.7
2007	604	53.0	11.4	93.5
2008	627	28.0	22.4	87.6
2009	562	32.0	17.6	87.7
2010	571	35.0	16.3	87.7
2011	564	32.0	17.6	85.3
2012	471	32.6	14.4	99.2
2013	506	34.0	14.8	99.4
2014	519	33.0	15.7	94.6
2015	518	34.0	15.2	96.9
2016	462	32.0	14.4	94.8
2017	477	32.0	14.9	99.4
2018	393	32.0	12.2	99.2
2019	413	27.0	15.2	99.3
2020	379	27.0	14.0	99.2
2021	374	26.0	14.3	n/a
2022	265	25.0	10.6	98.9
2023	267	21.0	12.7	98.1
2024	228	16.0	14.2	100

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 Woodville Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,088 (12.1%)	$7,887 (87.9%)	$8,975
2020	$1,076 (10.9%)	$8,838 (89.1%)	$9,915
2021	$1,267 (11.7%)	$9,597 (88.3%)	$10,864

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1102^nd of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 1113^th of 1114 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodville Elementary)	54	29.6	24.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)	61	42	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Woodville Elementary)	28	25.9	2.1%
3rd Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)	50	40.1	9.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woodville Elementary)	47	18	29.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)	65	45.9	19.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Woodville Elementary)	34	25.6	8.4%
4th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)	56	47.2	8.8%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Woodville Elementary)	44	7.1	36.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)	65	41.3	23.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Woodville Elementary)	35	23.8	11.2%
5th Grade Science (Richmond City Public Schools)	61	39.4	21.6%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Woodville Elementary)	41	26.2	14.8%
5th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)	62	46	16%
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	413	267	35.4%
African American	389	250	35.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	12	4	66.7%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.3%	98.1%	1.1%

Schools Near Woodville Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (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	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Woodville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 N 28th St	Richmond	23223	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-4821	228	16	14.2	100.0%	4 (1.8%)	210 (92.1%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	1	1111^th of 1114 public elementary schools	0.3%		0.4	1113^th of 1114 public elementary schools	0.1%	2	30.0	25.0	21.6	21.6	26.7	45.8	37.8	12.5	$10,864	$1,267	$9,597
Fairfield Court Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2510 Phaup St	Richmond	23223	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-4639	227	17	13.3	98.2%	2 (0.9%)	202 (89.0%)	13 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	5.7	1074^th of 1114 public elementary schools	3.6%		1.9	1106^th of 1114 public elementary schools	0.7%	32	50.0	51.9	48.4	25.8	28.1	42.9	22.6	21.4	$15,496	$1,064	$14,432
Henry Marsh III Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	813 N 28th St	Richmond	23223	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-4401	523	25	20.9	100.0%	14 (2.7%)	463 (88.5%)	24 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	2.8	1101^st of 1114 public elementary schools	1.2%		1.9	1104^th of 1114 public elementary schools	0.9%	3	46.7	37.7	34.7	25.0	36.0	40.3	38.9	24.7	$1,299	$126	$1,172
Martin Luther King Junior Early Learning Center	Public	PK	900 Mosby Street	Richmond	23223	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 648-5959	204	15	13.6	100.0%	2 (1.0%)	188 (92.2%)	9 (4.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)								(n/a)
Chimborazo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 E Marshall St	Richmond	23223	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-8392	388	20	19.4	100.0%	44 (11.3%)	287 (74.0%)	25 (6.4%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (5.9%)	24.5	905^th of 1114 public elementary schools	18.8%		13.7	994^th of 1114 public elementary schools	10.8%	89	47.6	55.1	56.4	60.0	55.6	74.0	60.0	42.0	$9,604	$729	$8,875
Bellevue Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2301 E Grace St	Richmond	23223	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-4417	195	12	16.2	99.5%	23 (11.8%)	145 (74.4%)	11 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.7%)	19.9	938^th of 1114 public elementary schools	15.8%		17	960^th of 1114 public elementary schools	13.8%	22	26.8	65.5	43.3	46.7	40.0	69.0	51.7	72.4	$14,018	$903	$13,115
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 Thalen St	Richmond	23223	Richmond city	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 343-6535	392	35	11.2	93.4%	5 (1.3%)	346 (88.3%)	26 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	1.4	1110^th of 1114 public elementary schools	0.4%		6	1072^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	3.8%	38	32.1	21.0	32.2	25.4	30.4	34.4	42.9
Overby-Sheppard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 1st Ave	Richmond	23222	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 329-2515	254	23	11.0	99.6%	11 (4.3%)	221 (87.0%)	10 (3.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	25.1	898^th of 1114 public elementary schools	19.4%		8.2	1044^th of 1114 public elementary schools	6.3%	146	36.6	60.0	69.7	72.7	46.3	57.5	66.7	35.0	$11,772	$1,095	$10,678
Jacob L. Adams Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 S Laburnum Ave	Richmond	23223	Richmond city	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 226-8745	469	34	13.7	92.5%	20 (4.3%)	379 (80.8%)	51 (10.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	14	989^th of 1114 public elementary schools	11.2%		12.7	999^th of 1114 public elementary schools	10.3%	10	47.5	51.1	44.0	52.0	46.6	59.6	55.4
Harvie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3401 Harvie Road	Richmond	23223	Richmond city	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 343-7010	530	38	13.9	92.5%	7 (1.3%)	477 (90.0%)	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.0%)	29.3	848^th of 1114 public elementary schools	23.9%		33.8	805^th of 1114 public elementary schools	27.7%	43	67.6	66.7	51.7	50.6	57.8	70.2	56.0		$9,472	$1,392	$8,080

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