Below Average
#1575 of 1,851 schools in VA
Overby-sheppard Elementary
Elementary School · Richmond City Public Schools · Richmond, VA
A Richmond City Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2300 1st Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
- Math 56% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Overby-sheppard Elementary score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 55% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Overby-sheppard 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$58,105
Median home value
$252,000
Median rent
$1,181/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23222; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geara Group/educational Developmental CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 3–12 | 0.6 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Barack Obama ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| All Saints Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| George W. Carver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 1.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 374 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richmond City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #23 of 46
- District spending per student
- $21,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Overby-sheppard Elementary is listed in Richmond City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Overby-sheppard Elementary
Overby-sheppard Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, VA, part of Richmond City Public Schools, serving approximately 254 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,575 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Overby-sheppard Elementary
What grades does Overby-sheppard Elementary serve?
Overby-sheppard Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Overby-sheppard Elementary?
Overby-sheppard Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overby-sheppard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Overby-sheppard Elementary is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Overby-sheppard Elementary rank in VA?
Overby-sheppard Elementary ranks #1,575 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Overby-sheppard Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Overby-sheppard Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Overby-sheppard Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Overby-sheppard Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Overby-sheppard Elementary a charter school?
No, Overby-sheppard Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Overby-sheppard Elementary a Title I school?
No, Overby-sheppard Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Overby-sheppard Elementary?
99.6% of students at Overby-sheppard 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
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richmond city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (804) 329-2515
- Area population (ZIP 23222)
- 26,809
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 23222; 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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