Richmond County Elementary

Summary:

Richmond County Elementary is a public elementary school in Warsaw, Virginia, serving 821 students in grades PK-7. The school is part of the Richmond County Public Schools district, which is ranked 78 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Richmond County Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (58.59%) compared to nearby schools like Lawson-Marriott Elementary and Northumberland Elementary, which have more diverse student populations, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. This is in contrast to the higher rankings and ratings (2-3 stars) of the nearby schools. Richmond County Elementary generally performs below the state and district averages in most subject areas, particularly in Mathematics and Science, but excels in 7th-grade Algebra I, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better.

Another key factor is the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.83% to 75.27% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Richmond County Elementary spends between $6,639 and $6,996 per student, which is lower than the spending at the nearby schools, which ranges from $7,724 to $10,591 per student. These socioeconomic challenges may contribute to the school's lower academic performance, and the racial makeup of the school raises questions about equity and access to educational opportunities in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-7

 361 Walnut St
       Warsaw, VA  22572


(804) 333-3510

District: Richmond County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
797th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,996 Help


Students who attend Richmond County Elementary usually attend:

High:    Rappahannock High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  830

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.0%
African American:
20.4%
Hispanic:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.9% Help


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Compare Details Richmond County Elementary ranks worse than 71.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details Richmond County Elementary ranks worse than 61.6% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.89. (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 Student population at Richmond County Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56%), African American (20.4%), Hispanic (14.3%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richmond County Elementary is 15.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richmond County Elementary is $6,996.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richmond County Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond County Elementary 797th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Richmond County Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Richmond County Elementary 257th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Richmond County Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Richmond County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond County Public Schools 78th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richmond County Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Richmond County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 14.69 1002nd 1062 5.6%
2006 21.82 969th 1071 9.5%
2007 38.22 780th 1083 28.0%
2008 28.63 915th 1081 15.4%
2009 35.55 855th 1082 21.0%
2010 15.86 1061st 1113 4.7%
2011 34.58 885th 1117 20.8%
2012 39.02 802nd 1117 28.2%
2013 58.00 473rd 1120 57.8%
2014 33.94 839th 1110 24.4%
2015 53.16 595th 1100 45.9%
2016 47.84 660th 1096 39.8%
2017 58.40 491st 1099 55.3%
2018 52.68 588th 1097 46.4%
2019 50.57 624th 1105 43.5%
2021 29.44 815th 1103 26.1%
2022 34.22 793rd 1109 28.5%
2023 33.80 804th 1114 27.8%
2024 33.50 797th 1114 28.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Richmond County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.83 731st 1036 29.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Richmond County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.64 761st 1100 30.8%
2024 41.16 716th 1098 34.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Richmond County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.84 832nd 1093 23.9%
2024 24.26 898th 1101 18.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Richmond County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.02 474th 579 18.1%
2024 47.22 341st 588 42.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Richmond County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.64 267th 564 52.7%
2024 50.37 320th 580 44.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Richmond County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.19 824th 984 16.3%
2024 28.46 782nd 979 20.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Richmond County Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Richmond County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 58.43 147th 409 64.1%
2017 62.91 112th 415 73.0%
2018 58.73 146th 413 64.6%
2019 48.48 233rd 424 45.0%
2021 32.61 282nd 419 32.7%
2022 45.04 226th 415 45.5%
2023 40.96 268th 422 36.5%
2024 43.89 257th 417 38.4%
See the entire list of Virginia Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Richmond County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.61 195th 402 51.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Richmond County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.69 236th 411 42.6%
2024 55.30 201st 407 50.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Richmond County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.32 280th 409 31.5%
2024 30.02 304th 407 25.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Richmond County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.79 216th 298 27.5%
2024 30.44 221st 299 26.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Richmond County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.21 78th 272 71.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Richmond County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.16 255th 402 36.6%
2024 40.90 257th 396 35.1%
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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.

Richmond County Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by [email protected] (a parent)
Sunday, October 4, 2015

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Enrollment information for Richmond County 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 646 646
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 662 662
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 645 645
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 663 663
1993 382 256 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1994 393 235 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1995 389 193 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1996 389 193 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1997 378 191 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1998 387 200 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1999 355 212 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2000 329 207 4 19 0 n/a n/a -4 555
2001 336 190 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2002 316 194 5 23 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2003 316 194 5 23 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2004 313 178 6 26 0 n/a n/a 6 529
2005 321 156 5 35 0 n/a n/a 4 521
2006 317 169 6 38 0 n/a n/a 4 534
2007 330 148 6 36 1 n/a n/a 5 526
2008 312 166 5 42 1 n/a n/a 7 533
2009 324 166 5 38 1 n/a n/a 10 544
2010 344 163 4 42 2 n/a n/a 22 577
2011 337 161 4 52 1 0 22 0 577
2012 321 152 4 61 2 0 22 0 562
2013 303 163 3 73 1 0 12 0 555
2014 325 160 2 90 1 0 9 0 587
2015 342 166 2 83 0 0 9 0 602
2016 448 229 3 107 1 0 21 0 809
2017 460 231 3 115 1 0 31 0 841
2018 468 217 2 116 0 0 44 0 847
2019 459 197 1 115 2 0 41 0 815
2020 468 189 2 109 5 0 43 0 816
2021 469 175 3 104 4 0 51 0 806
2022 460 173 6 103 3 0 64 0 809
2023 481 174 5 103 4 0 54 0 821
2024 465 169 2 119 1 0 74 0 830

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 Richmond County Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 646 33.9 19.0 n/a
1990 662 34.9 18.9 n/a
1991 645 35.0 18.4 n/a
1992 663 35.6 18.6 n/a
1993 646 34.8 18.6 n/a
1994 637 31.1 n/a 34.9
1995 591 n/a 0.0 32.3
1996 591 n/a 0.0 32.3
1997 585 n/a 0.0 32.5
1998 608 n/a 0.0 31.7
1999 587 38.0 15.4 41.4
2000 555 n/a 0.0 41
2001 548 39.0 14.1 40.7
2002 538 45.0 12.0 39.4
2003 538 45.0 12.0 39.4
2004 529 42.0 12.6 45.5
2005 521 40.0 13.0 44.3
2006 534 40.0 13.4 45.8
2007 526 43.4 12.1 44.9
2008 533 35.5 15.0 45.4
2009 544 35.4 15.4 44.8
2010 577 35.3 16.3 50.8
2011 577 35.3 16.3 52
2012 562 38.0 14.7 55.5
2013 555 36.8 15.0 57.7
2014 587 35.6 16.4 61.7
2015 602 36.0 16.7 57.6
2016 809 54.0 14.9 57.1
2017 841 53.6 15.6 55.5
2018 847 50.6 16.7 60.4
2019 815 50.9 16.0 73.7
2020 816 53.1 15.3 70.2
2021 806 44.8 17.9 n/a
2022 809 49.5 16.3 70.8
2023 821 56.5 14.5 75.3
2024 830 54.9 15.1 78.9

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 Richmond County Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 646 33.9 19.0 n/a
1990 662 34.9 18.9 n/a
1991 645 35.0 18.4 n/a
1992 663 35.6 18.6 n/a
1993 646 34.8 18.6 n/a
1994 637 31.1 n/a 34.9
1995 591 n/a 0.0 32.3
1996 591 n/a 0.0 32.3
1997 585 n/a 0.0 32.5
1998 608 n/a 0.0 31.7
1999 587 38.0 15.4 41.4
2000 555 n/a 0.0 41
2001 548 39.0 14.1 40.7
2002 538 45.0 12.0 39.4
2003 538 45.0 12.0 39.4
2004 529 42.0 12.6 45.5
2005 521 40.0 13.0 44.3
2006 534 40.0 13.4 45.8
2007 526 43.4 12.1 44.9
2008 533 35.5 15.0 45.4
2009 544 35.4 15.4 44.8
2010 577 35.3 16.3 50.8
2011 577 35.3 16.3 52
2012 562 38.0 14.7 55.5
2013 555 36.8 15.0 57.7
2014 587 35.6 16.4 61.7
2015 602 36.0 16.7 57.6
2016 809 54.0 14.9 57.1
2017 841 53.6 15.6 55.5
2018 847 50.6 16.7 60.4
2019 815 50.9 16.0 73.7
2020 816 53.1 15.3 70.2
2021 806 44.8 17.9 n/a
2022 809 49.5 16.3 70.8
2023 821 56.5 14.5 75.3
2024 830 54.9 15.1 78.9

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 Richmond County Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $694 (10.5%) $5,945 (89.5%) $6,639
2020 $682 (10.1%) $6,057 (89.9%) $6,739
2021 $874 (12.5%) $6,122 (87.5%) $6,996

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richmond County Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 624th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 804th of 1114 Elementary schools
 15.7%
Ranks 233rd of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 268th of 422 Middle schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond County Elementary)9369.2
 23.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond County Public Schools)9269.2
 22.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Richmond County Elementary)7858.1
 19.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Richmond County Public Schools)7758.1
 18.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County Elementary)8468.8
 15.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County Public Schools)8468.8
 15.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Richmond County Elementary)7062.8
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Richmond County Public Schools)7062.8
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County Elementary)9070.1
 19.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County Public Schools)9070.1
 19.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Richmond County Elementary)7956.7
 22.3%
   5th Grade Science (Richmond County Public Schools)7956.7
 22.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Richmond County Elementary)7452.6
 21.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Richmond County Public Schools)7452.6
 21.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County Elementary)7140.9
 30.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County Public Schools)7140.9
 30.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Richmond County Elementary)7462.1
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Richmond County Public Schools)7462.1
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County Elementary)9268.7
 23.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County Public Schools)8968.7
 20.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Richmond County Elementary)8467.7
 16.3%
   7th Grade English Reading (Richmond County Public Schools)8167.7
 13.3%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Richmond County Elementary)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Richmond County Public Schools)8968
 21%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students815821
 0.7%
African American197174
 11.7%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian15
 400%
Hispanic115103
 10.4%
Pacific Islander00
White459481
 4.8%
Two or More Races4154
 31.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.7%75.3%
 1.5%


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Students who attend Richmond County Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Rappahannock High

Students at Richmond County Elementary are 56% White, 20% African American, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Richmond County Elementary ranks 797th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 830 students attended Richmond County 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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