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A.g. Richardson Elementary School

18370 Simms Dr
Culpeper, VA 22701
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A.g. Richardson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

A.g. Richardson Elementary School's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

A.g. Richardson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A.g. Richardson Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1039 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
57%
54%
(20-21)
60%
69%
(20-21)
55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
11%
22%
White
62%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A.g. Richardson Elementary School's ranking?
A.g. Richardson Elementary School is ranked #1039 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are A.g. Richardson Elementary School often compared to?
A.g. Richardson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearl Sample Elementary School, Emerald Hill Elementary School, Farmington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend A.g. Richardson Elementary School?
568 students attend A.g. Richardson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of A.g. Richardson Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A.g. Richardson Elementary School?
A.g. Richardson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does A.g. Richardson Elementary School offer ?
A.g. Richardson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A.g. Richardson Elementary School part of?
A.g. Richardson Elementary School is part of Culpeper County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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