- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, VA
Overby-Sheppard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Overby-Sheppard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510324001389
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overby-Sheppard Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #41 of 63
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Overby-Sheppard Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overby-Sheppard Elementary ranks #41 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510324001389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Overby-Sheppard Elementary shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 510324001389 · Richmond, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 12.2:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Huguenot High (1,469 students)
Overby-Sheppard Elementary shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Overby-Sheppard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huguenot High
Huguenot High
1,469 students
- River City Mid
River City Middle
1,150 students
- George Wythe H
George Wythe High
1,116 students
- Cardinal Eleme
Cardinal Elementary
821 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High
749 students
- This school 256
Overby-Sheppard Elementary
256 students
What this shows Overby-Sheppard Elementary reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Overby-Sheppard Elementary compares
Overby-Sheppard Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 70% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 24% in Virginia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$21,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 4.7%
White 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Overby-Sheppard Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond City Public Schools reports $21,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Overby-Sheppard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huguenot High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River City Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overby-Sheppard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Overby-Sheppard Elementary
How many students attend Overby-Sheppard Elementary?
Overby-Sheppard Elementary has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overby-Sheppard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Overby-Sheppard Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Overby-Sheppard Elementary?
97.8% of students at Overby-Sheppard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overby-Sheppard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Overby-Sheppard Elementary is African American at 87.1% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overby-Sheppard Elementary?
Overby-Sheppard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Overby-Sheppard Elementary rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Overby-Sheppard Elementary ranks #41 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 Richmond City Public Schools?
Besides Overby-Sheppard Elementary, Richmond City Public Schools also operates Huguenot High (1,469 students), River City Middle (1,150 students), and George Wythe High (1,116 students). See the Richmond City Public Schools district page for the complete list.