J.B. Fisher Elementary

264 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J.B. Fisher Elementary School is a public school located in Richmond, Virginia, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade. As part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district, the school is situated in a residential area of the 23235 zip code. It is recognized for fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting social-emotional growth among its diverse student population.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that incorporates core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supported by various extracurricular activities and support services. The faculty and staff at J.B. Fisher focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere where family involvement is encouraged, aiming to prepare elementary students for a successful transition to middle school. Through its structured academic programs and dedication to student development, J.B. Fisher serves as a key educational anchor for families in the surrounding Richmond community.

264

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

108.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.B. Fisher Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	42
Black	154
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

Black
154 (58.3 %)
White
52 (19.7 %)
Hispanic
42 (15.9 %)
Two or More
12 (4.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

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)327-5612
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
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 16

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 42