Below Average
#1574 of 1,851 schools in VA
Swansboro 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.
3160 Midlothian Tnpk, Richmond, VA 23224
- Math 60% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swansboro Elementary score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
97.4%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Swansboro 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 71Very 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
$49,263
Median home value
$189,200
Median rent
$1,268/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
34.6%
Poverty rate
25.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23224; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry School of Science and ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Good Shepherd Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Blackwell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Cardinal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 849 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #22 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
Swansboro Elementary is listed in Richmond City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swansboro Elementary
Swansboro Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, VA, part of Richmond City Public Schools, serving approximately 152 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,574 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swansboro Elementary
What grades does Swansboro Elementary serve?
Swansboro Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Swansboro Elementary?
Swansboro Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swansboro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Swansboro Elementary is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swansboro Elementary rank in VA?
Swansboro Elementary ranks #1,574 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Swansboro Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Swansboro 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 Swansboro Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swansboro Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Swansboro Elementary a charter school?
No, Swansboro Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swansboro Elementary a Title I school?
No, Swansboro Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swansboro Elementary?
97.4% of students at Swansboro 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
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richmond city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (804) 780-5030
- Area population (ZIP 23224)
- 39,010
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 23224; 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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