Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dumbarton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dumbarton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dumbarton Elementary School's student population of 620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dumbarton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dumbarton Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1567 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
8%
Hispanic
38%
19%
Black
28%
22%
White
16%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dumbarton Elementary School's ranking?
Dumbarton Elementary School is ranked #1567 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Dumbarton Elementary School?
620 students attend Dumbarton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Dumbarton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dumbarton Elementary School?
Dumbarton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dumbarton Elementary School offer ?
Dumbarton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dumbarton Elementary School part of?
Dumbarton Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.
School Reviews
2 7/31/2014
Overall I thought this an okay school, but the issues I have are the teachers don't really want to be teachers they try to treat your children like they are there parents. What happened to teachers that want to see your children be all that they can be and encourage them. I have had some teachers say petty things like my child is too talkative in class but he has was on Honor Roll since 1st grade. And also when your child has an issue with a classmate they tell you after the fact or you have to find out about it when your child comes home, teachers and staff need to be more proactive with incidents.
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