- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandston, VA
Cashell Donahoe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cashell Donahoe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510189000794
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cashell Donahoe Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Sandston · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cashell Donahoe Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cashell Donahoe Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Sandston, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Cashell Donahoe Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 510189000794 · Sandston, VA Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 13.8:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Cashell Donahoe Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Cashell Donahoe 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 526
Cashell Donahoe Elementary
526 students
What this shows Cashell Donahoe Elementary reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cashell Donahoe Elementary compares
Cashell Donahoe Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 57% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
White 13.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Cashell Donahoe Elementary is more 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 Cashell Donahoe 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 Cashell Donahoe 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 Sandston
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~526 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cashell Donahoe Elementary
How many students attend Cashell Donahoe Elementary?
Cashell Donahoe Elementary has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandston, VA. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cashell Donahoe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cashell Donahoe Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% 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 Cashell Donahoe Elementary?
90.5% of students at Cashell Donahoe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cashell Donahoe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cashell Donahoe Elementary is African American at 53.8% of enrollment, in Sandston, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cashell Donahoe Elementary?
Cashell Donahoe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Cashell Donahoe Elementary rank among schools in Sandston?
By Resource Investment Index, Cashell Donahoe Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Sandston, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Cashell Donahoe 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.