Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Short Pump 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher 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 53% 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: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Short Pump 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
Short Pump Elementary School's student population of 541 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Short Pump 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 Short Pump Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#103 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90-94%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Short Pump Elementary School's ranking?
Short Pump Elementary School is ranked #103 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Short Pump Elementary School?
541 students attend Short Pump Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Short Pump Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Short Pump Elementary School?
Short Pump Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Short Pump Elementary School offer ?
Short Pump Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Short Pump Elementary School part of?
Short Pump Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.
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