Enrollment
256
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510324001389
Overby-Sheppard Elementary — Richmond, VA
Federal NCES profile for Overby-Sheppard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 15
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.8%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Overby-Sheppard Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Overby-Sheppard Elementary reports 256 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 97.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 63% above the Virginia average and 89% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 256 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Richmond City Public Schools spends $22,807 per pupil district-wide, above the Virginia average of $16,211 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.0% from local sources (property taxes), 34.3% from the state, and 25.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Overby-Sheppard Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 63% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 63% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Virginia — lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,807
per pupil, district-wide
— above Virginia avg of $16,211
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 256 Top 11% in Virginia — larger than 89% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 97.8% +63% vs state
NCES ID 510324001389
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 256:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond City Public Schools, which includes Overby-Sheppard Elementary.
$22,807
Per student
+41%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 34.3%
Federal 25.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
Similar other schools in Richmond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 15:1 students per teacher
Falling Creek Elementary
Standard public school
823 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Maybeury Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Dumbarton Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 15:1 students per teacher
Tuckahoe Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Overby-Sheppard Elementary
How many students attend Overby-Sheppard Elementary?
Overby-Sheppard Elementary has 256 students enrolled. It is a other school in Richmond, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overby-Sheppard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Overby-Sheppard Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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 59.9%.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overby-Sheppard Elementary?
Overby-Sheppard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.