John B. Cary Elementary

263 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John B. Cary Elementary School is a public school located in the historic Carytown neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Richmond Public Schools district. It is known for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and its active parent-teacher association, which helps facilitate various enrichment programs and community-building events. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, John B. Cary utilizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to meet the needs of each individual learner. Its location in the heart of Richmond allows for unique opportunities to engage with the surrounding neighborhood, making it a central hub for families living in the 23221 zip code.

263

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John B. Cary Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	23
Black	131
Asian	1
Two or More	22

Black
131 (49.8 %)
White
86 (32.7 %)
Hispanic
23 (8.7 %)
Two or More
22 (8.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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)780-6252
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
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 46

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John B. Cary Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	28
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John B. Cary Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	120	45.6%
Male	143	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)