Excellent
#233 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 13% in state
David A. Kaechele Elementary
Elementary School · Henrico County Public Schools · Glen Allen, VA
A Henrico County Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5680 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059
- Math 91% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at David A. Kaechele Elementary score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 91% across the 13-year record (2013–2025).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where David A. Kaechele Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,719
Median home value
$573,800
Median rent
$1,840/mo
College educated
69.6%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Leafspring School at WyndhamPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Thales Academy Glen AllenPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–3 | 1.3 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Tuckahoe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 642 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Henrico County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #2 of 67
- District spending per student
- $12,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
David A. Kaechele Elementary is listed in Henrico County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About David A. Kaechele Elementary
David A. Kaechele Elementary is a public elementary school in Glen Allen, VA, part of Henrico County Public Schools, serving approximately 496 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #233 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David A. Kaechele Elementary
What grades does David A. Kaechele Elementary serve?
David A. Kaechele Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend David A. Kaechele Elementary?
David A. Kaechele Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David A. Kaechele Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at David A. Kaechele Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does David A. Kaechele Elementary rank in VA?
David A. Kaechele Elementary ranks #233 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is David A. Kaechele Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
David A. Kaechele Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at David A. Kaechele Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, David A. Kaechele Elementary has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is David A. Kaechele Elementary a charter school?
No, David A. Kaechele Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is David A. Kaechele Elementary a Title I school?
No, David A. Kaechele Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for David A. Kaechele Elementary?
12.5% of students at David A. Kaechele Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Henrico County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.8%
- Phone
- (804) 364-8080
- Area population (ZIP 23059)
- 41,172
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23059; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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