Chimborazo Elementary

403 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chimborazo Elementary School is a public school located in the historic Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Richmond Public Schools district. It is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and its location within a vibrant, culturally rich area that reflects both the history and the ongoing revitalization of Richmond’s East End.

The school is frequently recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, often highlighting programs that focus on academic growth, social-emotional learning, and student engagement. By leveraging its historic setting and proximity to local resources, Chimborazo Elementary strives to foster a collaborative atmosphere where families, educators, and community partners work together to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

403

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chimborazo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	35
Black	294
Asian	4
Two or More	24
American Indian	3

Black
294 (73.0%)
White
43 (10.7%)
Hispanic
35 (8.7%)
Two or More
24 (6.0%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)780-8392
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	401
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

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 52