D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Frances W. McClenney Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3817 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 8th percentile in Virginia
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
281
Students
enrolled
17.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%8/1002.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −20 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (−20 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency67% (−14 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black57%67%reading -5 pts, math -4 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income52%62%reading -11 pts, math -12 pts14th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3817 Chamberlayne Ave
City Richmond
ZIP Code 23227
District 5103240
NCES School ID 510324001372
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23227

Understanding the community around Frances W. McClenney Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,114
Per Capita Income $44,033
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.9%
High School or Higher 91.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $306,900
Median Rent $1,211
Owner-Occupied 52.6%
Renter-Occupied 47.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Frances W. McClenney Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 88.6%
Two or More Races 4.3%
White 2.9%
Hispanic/Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 281
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Frances W. McClenney Elementary?
Frances W. McClenney Elementary has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Frances W. McClenney Elementary?
Frances W. McClenney Elementary has 281 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1.
What grades does Frances W. McClenney Elementary serve?
Frances W. McClenney Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Frances W. McClenney Elementary receive per student?
Frances W. McClenney Elementary receives $22,807 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Frances W. McClenney Elementary in 23227 ▼
Avg Home Value
$400,237
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,568
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
47.4%

Other Schools in 23227

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026