GLEN LEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Glen Lea Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Henrico County Public Schools school district, located in Richmond, VA with about 445 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Glen Lea Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Glen Lea Elementary, located in the Northside area of Richmond, Virginia, is a neighborhood school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Richmond Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment aimed at academic growth and social-emotional development. As a community-centered institution, Glen Lea emphasizes foundational learning in literacy and mathematics while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through targeted instruction and school-wide initiatives.

Beyond core academics, Glen Lea Elementary works to build strong partnerships with local families and community stakeholders to enrich the student experience. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to fostering a sense of belonging, encouraging student engagement, and providing the resources necessary for young learners to succeed as they transition into middle school. By integrating academic rigor with character-building programs, the school aims to prepare its students to become productive, confident members of the Richmond community.

For more information, contact Glen Lea Elementary at (804) 228-2725 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.