ARTHUR ASHE JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Arthur Ashe Jr. 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 497 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 29 teachers, Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School, located on Cedar Fork Road in Richmond, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the East End community. Named in honor of the legendary tennis icon and humanitarian Arthur Ashe—a Richmond native—the school aims to embody his legacy of excellence, integrity, and social responsibility. As part of Richmond Public Schools, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the character development of its students.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of its neighborhood, often serving as a hub for community engagement and student advancement. By providing a curriculum that focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning, Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and an emphasis on the values championed by its namesake, the school works to empower its students to become leaders who contribute positively to their community.

For more information, contact Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary at (804) 343-6550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.