Serving 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nuckols Farm Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nuckols Farm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Nuckols Farm Elementary School's student population of 607 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
607 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nuckols Farm Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nuckols Farm Elementary School is 0.53, which is less 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
#166 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
66%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nuckols Farm Elementary School's ranking?
Nuckols Farm Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Nuckols Farm Elementary School often compared to?
Nuckols Farm Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shady Grove Elementary School, Short Pump Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Nuckols Farm Elementary School?
607 students attend Nuckols Farm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Nuckols Farm Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nuckols Farm Elementary School?
Nuckols Farm Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nuckols Farm Elementary School offer ?
Nuckols Farm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nuckols Farm Elementary School part of?
Nuckols Farm Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.
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