A.G. RICHARDSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A.G. Richardson Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Culpeper County Public Schools school district, located in Culpeper, VA with about 586 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, A.G. Richardson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

A.G. Richardson Elementary School, located on Simms Drive in Culpeper, Virginia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Culpeper County Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Arthur G. Richardson, a prominent educator and leader who served as a supervisor of Negro schools in Virginia during the mid-20th century. Committed to the district’s mission of excellence, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that caters to the developmental needs of young students while preparing them for future success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and prioritizing parental involvement as a key component of the educational process. A.G. Richardson emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with opportunities for social-emotional growth and extracurricular engagement. By utilizing a blend of traditional instructional methods and modern technology, the faculty strives to provide an inclusive classroom experience that meets the diverse learning styles of its student body within the Culpeper community.

For more information, contact A.G. Richardson Elementary at (540) 825-0616 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.