Richmond City Public Schools School District

The Richmond City Public Schools School District is located in Richmond, VA and includes 50 schools that serve 24,225 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Richmond City Public Schools School District spends $12,321 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Richmond City Public Schools School District has 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the VA state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Richmond City Public Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Richmond City Public Schools School District, 20% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Richmond City Public Schools School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.