- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, VA
Nuckols Farm Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nuckols Farm Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510189001624
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nuckols Farm Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #16 of 63
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Nuckols Farm Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nuckols Farm Elementary ranks #16 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189001624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Nuckols Farm Elementary held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 510189001624 · Richmond, VA Other · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 17.4:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Nuckols Farm Elementary held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Nuckols Farm 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 627
Nuckols Farm Elementary
627 students
What this shows Nuckols Farm Elementary reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nuckols Farm Elementary compares
Nuckols Farm 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 76% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 93% in Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.4%
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 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Asian 17.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Nuckols Farm 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 Nuckols Farm 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nuckols Farm 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
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.
Similar enrollment (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nuckols Farm Elementary
How many students attend Nuckols Farm Elementary?
Nuckols Farm Elementary has 627 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nuckols Farm Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nuckols Farm Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nuckols Farm Elementary?
13.7% of students at Nuckols Farm Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nuckols Farm Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nuckols Farm Elementary is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nuckols Farm Elementary?
Nuckols Farm 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 Nuckols Farm Elementary rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Nuckols Farm Elementary ranks #16 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 Nuckols Farm 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.