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#1803 of 1,851 schools in VA
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary
Elementary School · Henrico County Public Schools · Richmond, VA
A Henrico County Public Schools elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7300 Galaxie Rd, Richmond, VA 23228
- Math 52% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elizabeth Holladay Elementary score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 49% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elizabeth Holladay 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,531/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,650
Median home value
$267,300
Median rent
$1,410/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23228; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Maude Trevvett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Charles M. Johnson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 396 | 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
- #56 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
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary is listed in Henrico County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elizabeth Holladay Elementary
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, VA, part of Henrico County Public Schools, serving approximately 805 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,803 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elizabeth Holladay Elementary
What grades does Elizabeth Holladay Elementary serve?
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Elizabeth Holladay Elementary?
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 805 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Holladay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Holladay Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elizabeth Holladay Elementary rank in VA?
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary ranks #1,803 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Elizabeth Holladay Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Elizabeth Holladay Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabeth Holladay Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elizabeth Holladay Elementary a charter school?
No, Elizabeth Holladay Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elizabeth Holladay Elementary a Title I school?
No, Elizabeth Holladay Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elizabeth Holladay Elementary?
93.2% of students at Elizabeth Holladay 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
- 805
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Henrico County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (804) 261-5040
- Area population (ZIP 23228)
- 36,435
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 23228; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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