GINTER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ginter Park Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Richmond City Public Schools school district, located in Richmond, VA with about 314 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 24 teachers, Ginter Park Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Ginter Park Elementary School, located on Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond, Virginia, is a historic neighborhood school serving students in the Northside community. As part of Richmond Public Schools (RPS), the institution is situated within a district that emphasizes community engagement and educational equity. The school building itself reflects the architectural character of the surrounding Ginter Park neighborhood, maintaining a long-standing presence as a central hub for local families.

Academically, Ginter Park Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum while participating in the broader initiatives of the RPS system, which include restorative justice practices, social-emotional learning, and a commitment to narrowing achievement gaps. The school is known for its diverse student body and active parent-teacher involvement, often serving as a focal point for neighborhood events and community outreach programs. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational support services, the school aims to prepare its diverse population of learners for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Ginter Park Elementary at (804) 780-8193 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.