Ruby F. Carver Elementary

509 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ruby F. Carver Elementary School is a public school located in the Henrico County Public Schools district in Richmond, Virginia. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a larger suburban school district, Carver Elementary benefits from established curriculum standards and resources designed to prepare young students for middle school transitions while addressing a diverse range of student needs.

The school is known for being a focal point within its neighborhood, often emphasizing a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and students. Beyond its core academic instruction in subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, Carver Elementary typically offers various extracurricular activities and programs intended to enrich the student experience. By focusing on both social-emotional learning and foundational academics, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded foundation for its students in the Short Pump and West End area of Richmond.

509

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ruby F. Carver Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	92
Black	110
Asian	39
Two or More	45
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
220 (43.2%)
Black
110 (21.6%)
Hispanic
92 (18.1%)
Two or More
45 (8.8%)
Asian
39 (7.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)750-2640
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	448
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 15

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ruby F. Carver Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ruby F. Carver Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	52.3%
Male	243	47.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)