- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glen Allen, VA
Glen Allen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glen Allen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510189000801
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Allen Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Glen Allen · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Allen Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Allen Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Glen Allen, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Glen Allen Elementary held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 510189000801 · Glen Allen, VA Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 15.6:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Glen Allen Elementary held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Glen Allen 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 578
Glen Allen Elementary
578 students
What this shows Glen Allen Elementary reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Allen Elementary compares
Glen Allen 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 63% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Virginia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Asian 18.9%
African American 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Allen 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
Twin Hickory Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 14.7:1 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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Allen Elementary
How many students attend Glen Allen Elementary?
Glen Allen Elementary has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glen Allen, VA. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Allen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Allen Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glen Allen Elementary?
21.5% of students at Glen Allen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Allen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glen Allen Elementary is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Glen Allen, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Allen Elementary?
Glen Allen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Glen Allen Elementary rank among schools in Glen Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Allen Elementary ranks #5 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 Glen Allen 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.