Very Good
#647 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 35% in state
Shady Grove Elementary
Elementary School · Henrico County Public Schools · Glen Allen, VA
A Henrico County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
12200 Wyndham Lake Dr, Glen Allen, VA 23059
- Math 91% vs VA 72% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shady Grove 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
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 90% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 94% (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 34 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Shady Grove 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 6Car-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leafspring School at WyndhamPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.4 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Thales Academy Glen AllenPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–3 | 0.5 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| David A. Kaechele ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| The Goddard School - NuckolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 16 | 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.
Henrico County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Shady Grove Elementary is listed in Henrico County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shady Grove Elementary
Shady Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Glen Allen, VA, part of Henrico County Public Schools, serving approximately 595 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shady Grove Elementary
What grades does Shady Grove Elementary serve?
Shady Grove Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Shady Grove Elementary?
Shady Grove Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shady Grove Elementary rank in VA?
Shady Grove Elementary ranks #647 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Shady Grove Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Shady Grove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Shady Grove Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shady Grove Elementary has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shady Grove Elementary a charter school?
No, Shady Grove Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shady Grove Elementary a Title I school?
No, Shady Grove Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shady Grove Elementary?
12.8% of students at Shady Grove 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
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Henrico County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.9%
- Phone
- (804) 360-0825
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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