Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Overby-sheppard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Overby-sheppard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Overby-sheppard Elementary School's student population of 256 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overby-sheppard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Overby-sheppard Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1690 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
87%
21%
White
2%
44%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Overby-sheppard Elementary School's ranking?
Overby-sheppard Elementary School is ranked #1690 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Overby-sheppard Elementary School often compared to?
Overby-sheppard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southampton Elementary School, Swansboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Overby-sheppard Elementary School?
256 students attend Overby-sheppard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Overby-sheppard Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Overby-sheppard Elementary School?
Overby-sheppard Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Overby-sheppard Elementary School offer ?
Overby-sheppard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Overby-sheppard Elementary School part of?
Overby-sheppard Elementary School is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is Overby-sheppard Elementary School located?
Overby-sheppard Elementary School is located in the Highland Park Southern Tip neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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