Overby-Sheppard Elementary

256 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Overby-Sheppard Elementary School is a public school located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school operates as part of the Richmond Public Schools district. It is deeply integrated into its local community and is known for its focus on providing a foundational educational experience for a diverse student body within the urban environment of Richmond.

The school is characterized by its commitment to academic growth and social-emotional development, offering programs designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond. As a central fixture in the 23222 zip code, Overby-Sheppard emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement to support student success. The facility serves as a vital resource for local families, striving to create a nurturing learning atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of its students while fostering a spirit of curiosity and achievement.

256

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Overby-Sheppard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	15
Black	223
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Black
223 (87.1%)
Hispanic
15 (5.9%)
Two or More
12 (4.7%)
White
5 (2.0%)
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:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)329-2515
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
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 12

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 41