Laburnum Elementary School

Laburnum Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
500 Meriwether Ave,  Richmond, VA
Henrico County Public Schools
2.4
462 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Ingrid G. Grant
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
34%
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
54.9%
Female
45.1%
Black
82%
Hispanic
9%
White
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Two or more races
2.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/13/2026
Since four months my son he is seven years beat and bothered by one student and his sister so I complimented several times to the school but they didn’t show any action!
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...

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 462 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Laburnum Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $271,150. Discover additional schools in the area, like John Marshall High School, L. Douglas Wilder Middle, Henderson Middle 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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