- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glen Allen, VA
Shady Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shady Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510189000133
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shady Grove Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Glen Allen · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 7.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shady Grove Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Grove Elementary ranks #3 of 10 schools in Glen Allen, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Shady Grove Elementary held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 510189000133 · Glen Allen, VA Other · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 16.2:1 · 7.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Shady Grove Elementary held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Shady Grove 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 600
Shady Grove Elementary
600 students
What this shows Shady Grove Elementary reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shady Grove Elementary compares
Shady Grove 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 86% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Virginia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Asian 31.7%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shady Grove 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
Glen Allen Elementary
Standard public school
578 students 15.6:1 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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shady Grove Elementary
How many students attend Shady Grove Elementary?
Shady Grove Elementary has 600 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glen Allen, VA. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shady Grove Elementary?
7.8% of students at Shady Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shady Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shady Grove Elementary is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Glen Allen, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shady Grove Elementary?
Shady Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Shady Grove Elementary rank among schools in Glen Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Grove Elementary ranks #3 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 Shady Grove 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.