Westover Hills Elementary

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westover Hills Elementary School is a public school located in the Jahnke corridor of Richmond, Virginia, serving a diverse student population within the Richmond Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing inclusivity and engagement, the school aims to provide a stable learning foundation for children in the surrounding neighborhoods, often partnering with local organizations to enrich the student experience.

Beyond standard academics, Westover Hills Elementary strives to create a holistic educational experience that addresses the unique needs of its community. The faculty and staff work to integrate modern instructional practices with an emphasis on creating a welcoming school climate where students feel safe and motivated to learn. As part of a large urban district, the school places a high priority on collaborative efforts between teachers, families, and the wider Richmond community to ensure that students are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

375

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westover Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	62
Black	211
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

Black
211 (56.3%)
White
83 (22.1%)
Hispanic
62 (16.5%)
Two or More
18 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)780-5002
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	372
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 60

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Westover Hills Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Westover Hills Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	182	48.5%
Male	193	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)