How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Blackwell Elementary | Swansboro Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Richmond, VA | Richmond, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 420 | 172 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.8% | 98.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Blackwell Elementary | Swansboro Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,413 | $21,413 |
| District | Richmond Public Schools | Richmond Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Blackwell Elementary | Swansboro Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.4% | 4.1% |
| African American | 76.9% | 66.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% | 26.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 1.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Blackwell Elementary | Swansboro Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 189:1 | 161:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.3% | 13.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 19 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.