Mary Munford Elementary

211 Westmoreland Street
Richmond, VA 23226

433 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Munford Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the Westhampton neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community, dedicated faculty, and high academic standards. As part of Richmond Public Schools, it draws students from a vibrant, established area and consistently ranks among the top-performing elementary schools in the district, benefiting from a high level of parental involvement and active PTA support.

The school is housed in a historic building that reflects the traditional charm of its West End location, but it operates with a focus on modern educational practices. Beyond its core curriculum, Mary Munford is recognized for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By maintaining a close-knit school culture and offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school remains a cornerstone of the local Richmond community and a sought-after destination for families within the city.

433

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Munford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	330
Hispanic	25
Black	37
Asian	6
Two or More	35

White
330 (76.2 %)
Black
37 (8.5 %)
Two or More
35 (8.1 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.8 %)
Asian
6 (1.4 %)

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)780-6267
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	478
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 86

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 68