- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, VA
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510189000869
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools.
- #21 of 63
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary ranks #21 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 510189000869 · Richmond, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 10.9:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Randolph
John Randolph Tucker High
2,132 students
- Deep Run High
Deep Run High
1,992 students
- Glen Allen Hig
Glen Allen High
1,939 students
- Highland Sprin
Highland Springs High
1,928 students
- Douglas S. Fre
Douglas S. Freeman High
1,881 students
- This school 425
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary
425 students
What this shows Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary compares
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 11% in Virginia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 3.3%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henrico County Public Schools reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Richmond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Falling Creek Elementary
Standard public school
823 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Maybeury Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dumbarton Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Tuckahoe Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary
How many students attend Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary?
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary?
87.8% of students at Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary is African American at 82.8% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary?
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary ranks #21 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary, Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students), Deep Run High (1,992 students), and Glen Allen High (1,939 students). See the Henrico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.