Short Pump Elementary

558 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Short Pump Elementary School, located in the Richmond suburb of Glen Allen, Virginia, is a highly regarded public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade within the Henrico County Public Schools district. Known for its strong academic focus and supportive learning environment, the school is deeply integrated into the suburban community along Pump Road. It consistently maintains a reputation for high student achievement, benefiting from a dedicated faculty and a strong level of parental involvement that fosters a collaborative educational experience.

Beyond its core curriculum, Short Pump Elementary emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by offering a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. The school prides itself on creating a welcoming atmosphere where technology is frequently integrated into daily lessons to prepare students for future academic success. With its consistent performance ratings and commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive school culture, it remains a focal point for families in the West End of Henrico County.

558

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Short Pump Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	39
Black	40
Asian	169
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
279 (50.0 %)
Asian
169 (30.3 %)
Black
40 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
39 (7.0 %)
Two or More
30 (5.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)360-0812
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Short Pump Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	105
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Short Pump Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	49.8%
Male	280	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)