Laburnum Elementary School

Laburnum Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
500 Meriwether Ave,  Richmond, VA
Henrico County Public Schools
2.6
462 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Ingrid G. Grant
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
461:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Black
83.6%
Hispanic
7%
White
5.3%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/30/2022
My son started in January of this year with the early special education headstart program. My son is autistic and is very limited to words. I was told by a staff member about how they talk about my son and his hair. Not to mention he's only 3. How dare administration bully a 3 year old? I thought th...
5.0 other
6/11/2021
Despite how low the ratings are for Laburnum, I love Laburnum. This was my first year working in the school systems and I am so thankful it was at Laburnum. The principal Mrs. Boone gets it done around there and she is always so considerate of her teachers. Glad she is at Laburnum.
2.0 other
5/6/2016
We had a great start at Laburnum despite the complaints that i heard about the school. We had a great 2 yrs with teachers that were excellent. The teacher she had in 2nd grade was one of those people that are teaching for a paycheck and not because she has a love for children. She never had control...
5.0 other
12/10/2015
My child has been at this school for 2 years. I was concerened about my child & her being around new people, I have had some concerns for my child learning devlopment. I have express that with the staff. Everyone from her teachers to principle & even the rest of the office staff have helped me with...

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Laburnum Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Richmond, VA, in the East Highland Park neighborhood, and is served by the Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 462 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Laburnum Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $438,620. Discover additional schools in the area, like Barack Obama Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Laburnum Elementary School.

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