J.L. Francis Elementary

536 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J.L. Francis Elementary School is a public school located in the South Richmond area, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Richmond Public Schools (RPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing various instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, J.L. Francis plays a significant role in its local community by providing a welcoming space for neighborhood families. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. With a dedicated staff focused on equity and student achievement, J.L. Francis strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential within a structured and caring setting.

536

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.L. Francis Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	292
Black	208
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

Hispanic
292 (54.5 %)
Black
208 (38.8 %)
White
26 (4.9 %)
Two or More
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
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:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)745-3702
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	522
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

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 93