Laburnum Elementary School

500 Meriwether Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laburnum 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Laburnum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Laburnum Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Laburnum 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 Laburnum Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1770 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Laburnum Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
10-14%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laburnum Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
25-29%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laburnum Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
11-19%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Laburnum Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
84%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Laburnum Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Laburnum Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Laburnum Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Laburnum Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Laburnum Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Laburnum Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laburnum Elementary School's ranking?
Laburnum Elementary School is ranked #1770 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Laburnum Elementary School often compared to?
Laburnum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Lea Elementary School, Chamberlayne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Laburnum Elementary School?
456 students attend Laburnum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Laburnum Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laburnum Elementary School?
Laburnum Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laburnum Elementary School offer ?
Laburnum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laburnum Elementary School part of?
Laburnum Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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