Varina Elementary

274 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Varina Elementary School, located at 2551 New Market Rd in Richmond, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the Henrico County Public Schools district. Situated in a historic part of the county, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering the social and emotional growth of its young students, preparing them for future success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Varina Elementary emphasizes a collaborative culture that encourages partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often highlighting programs that promote literacy, numeracy, and character development. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and academic excellence, Varina Elementary strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where every student feels encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential.

274

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Varina Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	17
Black	191
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
191 (69.7%)
White
53 (19.3%)
Hispanic
17 (6.2%)
Two or More
9 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)795-7010
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
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 2

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 88