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J.l. Francis Elementary School vs. Cardinal Elementary School

Should you attend J.l. Francis Elementary School or Cardinal Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
J.l. Francis Elementary School
5146 Snead Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Cardinal Elementary School
1745 Catalina Dr
Richmond, VA 23224
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

J.l. Francis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Cardinal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J.l. Francis 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 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 849 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cardinal 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 35% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
509 students
849 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J.l. Francis Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cardinal Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J.l. Francis Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cardinal Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J.l. Francis Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cardinal Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J.l. Francis Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richmond City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richmond City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1547 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1759 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J.l. Francis Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cardinal Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
35%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J.l. Francis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cardinal Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J.l. Francis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cardinal Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of J.l. Francis Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cardinal Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
73
131
Grade 1 Students
103
132
Grade 2 Students
84
152
Grade 3 Students
78
145
Grade 4 Students
83
145
Grade 5 Students
88
144

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J.l. Francis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cardinal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
55%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J.l. Francis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cardinal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
38%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J.l. Francis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cardinal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J.l. Francis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cardinal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J.l. Francis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cardinal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of J.l. Francis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cardinal Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J.l. Francis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cardinal Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(13-14 School Year Data)
3%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J.l. Francis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cardinal Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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