- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glen Allen, VA
David a. Kaechele Elementary
Federal NCES profile for David a. Kaechele Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510189002953
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David a. Kaechele Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Glen Allen · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
David a. Kaechele Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David a. Kaechele Elementary ranks #1 of 10 schools in Glen Allen, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189002953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
David a. Kaechele Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 510189002953 · Glen Allen, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 13.8:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
David a. Kaechele Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
David a. Kaechele 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 455
David a. Kaechele Elementary
455 students
What this shows David a. Kaechele Elementary reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How David a. Kaechele Elementary compares
David a. Kaechele 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 | 12.2% | ▼ 79% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 65% | - | - |
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.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
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
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
Asian 36.7%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, David a. Kaechele 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 David a. Kaechele Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David a. Kaechele 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 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
Colonial Trail Elementary
Standard public school
710 students 18.7:1 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
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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about David a. Kaechele Elementary
How many students attend David a. Kaechele Elementary?
David a. Kaechele Elementary has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glen Allen, VA. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David a. Kaechele Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at David a. Kaechele 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 David a. Kaechele Elementary?
12.2% of students at David a. Kaechele Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David a. Kaechele Elementary?
The largest demographic group at David a. Kaechele Elementary is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Glen Allen, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David a. Kaechele Elementary?
David a. Kaechele Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 David a. Kaechele Elementary rank among schools in Glen Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, David a. Kaechele Elementary ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides David a. Kaechele 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.