SKIPWITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Skipwith Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Henrico County Public Schools school district, located in Richmond, VA with about 599 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, Skipwith 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.
Skipwith Elementary School, located in the West End of Henrico County, Virginia, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) system, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on a diverse student body and a dedicated faculty that works to integrate modern instructional technology with traditional curriculum standards to ensure students are prepared for middle school and beyond.
Beyond its academic offerings, Skipwith Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school frequently hosts extracurricular activities and community-building events, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where families and educators work together to support student success. With its convenient location on Skipwith Road, the school serves as a central hub for many families in the Richmond area, maintaining a focus on creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging space for children to thrive during their formative years.
For more information, contact Skipwith Elementary at (804) 527-4650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Richmond, VA 23294
(804) 527-4650
SKIPWITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Richmond, VA with about 599 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Henrico County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 599
- Teachers:
- 33
- 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 599 students
- White
- 29.4%
- Asian
- 25.0%
- Black or African American
- 20.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
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.