At a glance
Reported students
256
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403
Overby-Sheppard Elementary: 256 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
11.2:1 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
- 266
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Overby-Sheppard Elementary
Overby-Sheppard Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Richmond. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Richmond City Public Schools. NCES reports 256 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below 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 (87.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. 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 Overby-Sheppard Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.8 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black87.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
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 Richmond City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
262 reported students
Barack Obama Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
274 reported students
J.B. Fisher Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
285 reported students
Fairfield Court Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
222 reported students
Woodville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
217 reported students
Frances W. McClenney Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
302 reported students
Public schools near Overby-Sheppard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 274 | 0.8 mi |
| George W. Carver Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 404 | 1.5 mi |
| Fairfield Court Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 222 | 1.7 mi |
| Glen Lea Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 461 | 1.7 mi |
| Woodville Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 217 | 1.8 mi |
| Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 417 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Overby-Sheppard Elementary
What grades does Overby-Sheppard Elementary serve?
Overby-Sheppard Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Richmond City Public Schools.
How many students attend Overby-Sheppard Elementary?
Overby-Sheppard Elementary reported 256 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 266 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Overby-Sheppard Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 256 students and 22.8 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 Overby-Sheppard Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Overby-Sheppard Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richmond City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Overby-Sheppard Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.3% 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 Overby-Sheppard Elementary in?
Overby-Sheppard Elementary is part of Richmond City Public Schools, based in Richmond, VA, which operates 57 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Overby-Sheppard Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Barack Obama Elementary (0.8 mi), George W. Carver Elementary (1.5 mi), Fairfield Court Elementary (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.