Enrollment
506
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glen Allen, VA
Echo Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Echo Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510189001912
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Echo Lake Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Glen Allen · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Echo Lake Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Echo Lake Elementary ranks #4 of 10 schools in Glen Allen, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189001912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Echo Lake Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Echo Lake Elementary
Echo Lake Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Glen Allen, Virginia, enrolling 506 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 506 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 277 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Asian (28%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Glen Allen's public schools, it stands alongside Rivers Edge Elementary (735 students): Echo Lake Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 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 Echo Lake 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 Echo Lake Elementary compares
Echo Lake 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
White 45.1%
Asian 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Echo Lake 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 Echo Lake 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 Echo Lake 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Echo Lake 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
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
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 (~506 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Echo Lake Elementary
How many students attend Echo Lake Elementary?
Echo Lake Elementary has 506 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glen Allen, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Echo Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Echo Lake Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Echo Lake Elementary?
27.8% of students at Echo Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Echo Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Echo Lake Elementary is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Glen Allen, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Echo Lake Elementary?
Echo Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Echo Lake Elementary rank among schools in Glen Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, Echo Lake Elementary ranks #4 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 Echo Lake Elementary a good school?
Echo Lake Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Echo Lake 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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