At a glance
Reported students
545
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
578
Short Pump Elementary: 545 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
15.6:1 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
- 526
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Short Pump Elementary
Short Pump Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Richmond. It is one of 79 current school records connected to Henrico County Public Schools. NCES reports 545 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 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, above 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 White (47.2%) and Asian (28.1%). English learners represent 10.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.2%. 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 Short Pump Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White47.2%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black8.4%
- Asian28.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.4%
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.
Pinchbeck Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
538 reported students
Jackson Davis Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
535 reported students
Cashell Donahoe Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
526 reported students
Henry D. Ward Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
526 reported students
Twin Hickory Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
516 reported students
Glen Allen Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
578 reported students
Public schools near Short Pump 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Trail Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 710 | 0.8 mi |
| Gayton Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 605 | 1.5 mi |
| Nuckols Farm Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 627 | 1.5 mi |
| Twin Hickory Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 516 | 1.7 mi |
| Springfield Park Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 652 | 2.6 mi |
| Ruby F. Carver Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 509 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Short Pump Elementary
What grades does Short Pump Elementary serve?
Short Pump 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 Short Pump Elementary?
Short Pump Elementary reported 545 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 526 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Short Pump Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 545 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 Short Pump Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Short Pump 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 Short Pump Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Short Pump Elementary in?
Short Pump 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 Short Pump Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Colonial Trail Elementary (0.8 mi), Gayton Elementary (1.5 mi), Nuckols Farm Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.