RUBY F. CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ruby F. Carver Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Henrico County Public Schools school district, located in Richmond, VA with about 489 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 27 teachers, Ruby F. Carver Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Ruby F. Carver Elementary School is a public school located in the Henrico County Public Schools district in Richmond, Virginia. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a larger suburban school district, Carver Elementary benefits from established curriculum standards and resources designed to prepare young students for middle school transitions while addressing a diverse range of student needs.
The school is known for being a focal point within its neighborhood, often emphasizing a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and students. Beyond its core academic instruction in subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, Carver Elementary typically offers various extracurricular activities and programs intended to enrich the student experience. By focusing on both social-emotional learning and foundational academics, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded foundation for its students in the Short Pump and West End area of Richmond.
For more information, contact Ruby F. Carver Elementary at (804) 750-2640 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
RUBY F. CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Richmond, VA with about 489 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Henrico County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 489
- Teachers:
- 27.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 489 students
- White
- 47.9%
- Black or African American
- 22.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.2%
- Two or more races
- 7.8%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.