David A. Kaechele Elementary

5680 Pouncey Tract Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

David A. Kaechele Elementary School is a public school located in the Short Pump area of Glen Allen, Virginia, serving students in Henrico County. Named after a longtime Henrico County Board of Supervisors member who was a strong advocate for education and the local community, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while fostering a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning.

The school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and its focus on integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for a digital future. Beyond academics, Kaechele Elementary places a high priority on building a strong school community, often engaging families through active PTA involvement and a variety of extracurricular programs. With a dedicated staff and a culture that promotes inclusivity, the school strives to nurture both the intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being of every student who walks through its doors.

493

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for David A. Kaechele Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	16
Black	42
Asian	192
Two or More	27
American Indian	3

White
213 (43.2 %)
Asian
192 (38.9 %)
Black
42 (8.5 %)
Two or More
27 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Henrico County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)364-8080
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for David A. Kaechele Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for David A. Kaechele Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	238	48.3%
Male	255	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)