Cashell Donahoe Elementary

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cashell Donahoe Elementary School, located in Sandston, Virginia, is a key educational institution within the Henrico County Public Schools district. Serving students in the suburban community of Sandston, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school typically focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to explore their interests through a variety of classroom activities and community-oriented programs.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a sense of community among its students, faculty, and families. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and personalized instruction, Cashell Donahoe aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. With its location in the historic Sandston area, the school often benefits from strong local involvement, providing students with a stable and nurturing environment that prioritizes both their educational achievement and their social-emotional well-being.

526

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cashell Donahoe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	128
Black	283
Asian	1
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
283 (53.8%)
Hispanic
128 (24.3%)
White
69 (13.1%)
Two or More
43 (8.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)328-4035
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	469
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 61

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 80