Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John B. Cary 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John B. Cary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
John B. Cary Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John B. Cary 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 John B. Cary Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1573 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
50%
22%
White
33%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John B. Cary Elementary School's ranking?
John B. Cary Elementary School is ranked #1573 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John B. Cary Elementary School often compared to?
John B. Cary Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Fox Elementary School, Mary Munford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John B. Cary Elementary School?
263 students attend John B. Cary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of John B. Cary Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John B. Cary Elementary School?
John B. Cary Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John B. Cary Elementary School offer ?
John B. Cary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John B. Cary Elementary School part of?
John B. Cary Elementary School is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is John B. Cary Elementary School located?
John B. Cary Elementary School is located in the Carillon neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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