- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, VA
Dumbarton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dumbarton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510189000796
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dumbarton Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #53 of 63
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dumbarton Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dumbarton Elementary ranks #53 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Dumbarton Elementary held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 510189000796 · Richmond, VA Other · MID · TRAD
684 enr · 17.1:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Dumbarton Elementary held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Dumbarton 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 684
Dumbarton Elementary
684 students
What this shows Dumbarton Elementary reports 684 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dumbarton Elementary compares
Dumbarton 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 57% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
684
Bigger than 79% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 91% in Virginia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 27.9%
Asian 16.4%
White 13.5%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dumbarton 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
Tuckahoe Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
G.H. Reid Elementary
Standard public school
671 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 (~684 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dumbarton Elementary
How many students attend Dumbarton Elementary?
Dumbarton Elementary has 684 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dumbarton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dumbarton Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dumbarton Elementary?
90.5% of students at Dumbarton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dumbarton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dumbarton Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dumbarton Elementary?
Dumbarton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Dumbarton Elementary rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Dumbarton Elementary ranks #53 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 Dumbarton 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.