Broad Rock Elementary

634 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Broad Rock Elementary School, located in the Southside area of Richmond, Virginia, serves a diverse student population as part of the Richmond Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. 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.

The school community is characterized by a strong emphasis on supportive partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders. Broad Rock Elementary frequently integrates extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives designed to boost student morale and build school spirit. As part of an urban district, the school actively works to address the unique needs of its student body through targeted resources, teacher collaboration, and a dedication to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all students and staff.

634

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Broad Rock Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	317
Black	293
Asian	1
Two or More	8

Hispanic
317 (50.0 %)
Black
293 (46.2 %)
White
15 (2.4 %)
Two or More
8 (1.3 %)
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)780-5048
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	634
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	608
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 18

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 102