Cardinal Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Richmond, Virginia 23224 · Richmond City Public Schools
#1129 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#37777 of 50,301 nationally
About Cardinal Elementary
Cardinal Elementary is a public elementary located in Richmond, in the Richmond City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 821 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1129th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (54th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 821.
There are 97 schools in Richmond; Cardinal Elementary ranks 86th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cardinal Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cardinal Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Broad Rock Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students · 1.6 km away
J.L. Francis Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students · 2.0 km away
Thomas C. Boushall Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
621 students · 2.0 km away
Richmond High School for the Arts
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,116 students · 2.3 km away
Swansboro Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
172 students · 2.4 km away
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts
Richmond · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
310 students · 2.9 km away
Summer Hill Preschool Center
Richmond · Public other · Grades PK–PK
192 students · 3.0 km away
G.H. Reid Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students · 3.0 km away
Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students · 3.0 km away
River City Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,150 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Falling Creek Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
823 students
Prince Edward Elementary
Farmville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
823 students
Willow Springs Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
818 students
Creighton's Corner Elementary
Ashburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
824 students
B.M. Williams Primary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
825 students
A. Henderson Elementary
Dumfries · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
815 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardinal Elementary a good school?
Cardinal Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 31.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1129 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cardinal Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cardinal Elementary ranks #1129 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #37777 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cardinal Elementary?
Cardinal Elementary had 821 students in 2025.
Is Cardinal Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Cardinal Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cardinal Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cardinal Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.