- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, VA
Glen Lea Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glen Lea Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510189000802
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Lea Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #49 of 63
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 461
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Lea Elementary ranks #49 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Glen Lea Elementary held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 510189000802 · Richmond, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 90.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Glen Lea Elementary held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Glen Lea 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 461
Glen Lea Elementary
461 students
What this shows Glen Lea Elementary reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Lea Elementary compares
Glen Lea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 57% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
461
Bigger than 56% 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.
Engagement
37.3%
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 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
White 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Glen Lea Elementary is less 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 Lea Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Lea 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.
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Standard public school
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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
Dumbarton Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Tuckahoe Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 16.6:1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Glen Lea Elementary
How many students attend Glen Lea Elementary?
Glen Lea Elementary has 461 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glen Lea Elementary?
90.5% of students at Glen Lea Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Lea Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glen Lea Elementary is African American at 90.0% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Lea Elementary?
Glen Lea Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glen Lea Elementary rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Lea Elementary ranks #49 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 Glen Lea 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.