Enrollment
710
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glen Allen, VA
Colonial Trail Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Colonial Trail Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510189002756
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonial Trail Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Glen Allen · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonial Trail Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Trail Elementary ranks #9 of 10 schools in Glen Allen, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189002756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colonial Trail Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colonial Trail Elementary
Colonial Trail Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Glen Allen, Virginia, enrolling 710 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Virginia schools and 35% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.6% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Virginia average.
Enrollment of 710 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #176.
Its student body is led by Asian (56%) and White (15%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Glen Allen's public schools, it stands alongside Rivers Edge Elementary (735 students): Colonial Trail Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 17.9:1).
Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students) and Deep Run High (1,992 students) alongside Colonial Trail Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colonial Trail Elementary compares
Colonial Trail Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 73% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 98% in Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,658
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 56.1%
White 14.8%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Colonial Trail Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henrico County Public Schools, which includes Colonial Trail Elementary.
$12,658
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 42.1%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Colonial Trail Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonial Trail Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 Glen Allen
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rivers Edge Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Springfield Park Elementary
Standard public school
652 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Shady Grove Elementary
Standard public school
600 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Glen Allen Elementary
Standard public school
578 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Twin Hickory Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~710 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Colonial Trail Elementary
How many students attend Colonial Trail Elementary?
Colonial Trail Elementary has 710 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glen Allen, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonial Trail Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonial Trail Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 35% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colonial Trail Elementary?
15.6% of students at Colonial Trail Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonial Trail Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Colonial Trail Elementary is Asian at 56.1% of enrollment, in Glen Allen, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonial Trail Elementary?
Colonial Trail Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colonial Trail Elementary rank among schools in Glen Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Trail Elementary ranks #9 of 10 schools in Glen Allen, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glen Allen on the city page.
Is Colonial Trail Elementary a good school?
Colonial Trail Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Colonial Trail 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.
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