At a glance
Reported students
526
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
578
Cashell Donahoe Elementary: 526 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 525
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Cashell Donahoe Elementary
Cashell Donahoe Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Sandston. It is one of 79 current school records connected to Henrico County Public Schools. NCES reports 526 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (53.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.3%). English learners represent 16% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cashell Donahoe Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.1%
- Hispanic24.3%
- Black53.8%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Henrico County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Henry D. Ward Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
526 reported students
Jackson Davis Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
535 reported students
Twin Hickory Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
516 reported students
Pinchbeck Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
538 reported students
Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
512 reported students
Ruby F. Carver Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
509 reported students
Public schools near Cashell Donahoe Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandston Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 201 | 1.5 mi |
| Fair Oaks Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 330 | 1.5 mi |
| Seven Pines Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 399 | 1.7 mi |
| Highland Springs Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 469 | 2.6 mi |
| Jacob L. Adams Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 453 | 4 mi |
| Cold Harbor Elementary Elementary · Hanover County Public Schools | PK–05 | 495 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cashell Donahoe Elementary
What grades does Cashell Donahoe Elementary serve?
Cashell Donahoe Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Henrico County Public Schools.
How many students attend Cashell Donahoe Elementary?
Cashell Donahoe Elementary reported 526 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 525 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cashell Donahoe Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 526 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cashell Donahoe Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cashell Donahoe Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Henrico County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cashell Donahoe Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cashell Donahoe Elementary in?
Cashell Donahoe Elementary is part of Henrico County Public Schools, based in Henrico, VA, which operates 79 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cashell Donahoe Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sandston Elementary (1.5 mi), Fair Oaks Elementary (1.5 mi), Seven Pines Elementary (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.