G.H. Reid Elementary

671 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

G.H. Reid Elementary School is a public school located in the Willow Oaks neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school operates as part of the Richmond Public Schools (RPS) district. The facility is situated near the intersection of Whitehead Road and Jahnke Road, serving as a neighborhood anchor for families in the South Richmond area.

The school is focused on providing foundational academic instruction in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while integrating social-emotional learning to support student development. Like many schools within the Richmond Public Schools system, G.H. Reid emphasizes community engagement and equity, striving to create an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. Families interested in specific performance data, current academic programs, or extracurricular offerings are encouraged to check the official Richmond Public Schools website or contact the school’s main office directly.

671

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G.H. Reid Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	407
Black	248
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	4

Hispanic
407 (60.7%)
Black
248 (37.0%)
Two or More
8 (1.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
White
3 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)745-3550
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	665
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 113

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 113