Laburnum Elementary

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Laburnum Elementary, located at 500 Meriwether Ave in Richmond, Virginia, is a public school serving the Highland Park area. As part of the Richmond Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, literacy, and social-emotional development. The school works closely with the local community to provide resources and support systems aimed at helping students navigate their early educational journey and prepare for middle school success.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Laburnum Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and character building. The school typically offers a variety of programs designed to support student achievement and parental involvement, reflecting its mission to serve as a stable anchor for neighborhood families. By focusing on both academic growth and the well-being of the whole child, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive in a collaborative setting.

466

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laburnum Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	42
Black	382
Asian	15
Two or More	10

Black
382 (82.0%)
Hispanic
42 (9.0%)
White
17 (3.6%)
Asian
15 (3.2%)
Two or More
10 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Henrico County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)228-2720
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	416
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 65