- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richmond, VA
Varina Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Varina Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510189000834
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Varina Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 95
- public schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Varina Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Varina Elementary ranks #5 of 95 public schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Varina Elementary held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 510189000834 · Richmond, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 15.2:1 · 89.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Varina Elementary held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Varina 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 274
Varina Elementary
274 students
What this shows Varina Elementary reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Varina Elementary compares
Varina 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 56% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Virginia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.7%
White 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Varina 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 Varina Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Varina 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 elementary schools in Richmond
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Varina Elementary
How many students attend Varina Elementary?
Varina Elementary has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Varina Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Varina Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Varina Elementary?
89.7% of students at Varina Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Varina Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Varina Elementary is African American at 69.7% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Varina Elementary?
Varina Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Varina Elementary rank among public schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Varina Elementary ranks #5 of 95 public 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 public schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Varina 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.