Chamberlayne Elementary

318 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chamberlayne Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the Lakeside area of Richmond, Virginia, and is part of the Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) system. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is situated in a well-established residential community. It is known for maintaining a traditional neighborhood school atmosphere while navigating the diverse educational needs of its student population.

The school places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, fostering a supportive environment that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a member of the Henrico County district, Chamberlayne Elementary benefits from the school division's resources, including modern technology initiatives and a focus on personalized instruction. The faculty and staff are dedicated to preparing students for the transition to middle school by promoting literacy, critical thinking, and community engagement.

318

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

109.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chamberlayne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	53
Black	182
Asian	16
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

Black
182 (57.2 %)
Hispanic
53 (16.7 %)
White
42 (13.2 %)
Two or More
23 (7.2 %)
Asian
16 (5.0 %)
American Indian
2 (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)261-5030
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 36

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 45