J.L. Francis Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Richmond, Virginia 23224 · Richmond City Public Schools
#1045 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#23684 of 50,301 nationally
About J.L. Francis Elementary
J.L. Francis 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 526 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1045th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 526.
There are 97 schools in Richmond; J.L. Francis Elementary ranks 64th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
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 J.L. Francis Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near J.L. Francis Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Broad Rock Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students · 907 m away
Thomas C. Boushall Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
621 students · 1.8 km away
River City Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,150 students · 1.9 km away
Cardinal Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
821 students · 2.0 km away
G.H. Reid Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students · 2.2 km away
Bensley Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students · 2.7 km away
Falling Creek Middle
North Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,443 students · 2.7 km away
Falling Creek Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
823 students · 2.9 km away
J.A. Chalkley Elementary
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
835 students · 3.0 km away
J.G. Hening Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
877 students · 3.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is J.L. Francis Elementary a good school?
J.L. Francis Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 52.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1045 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 J.L. Francis Elementary rank in Virginia?
J.L. Francis Elementary ranks #1045 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #23684 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend J.L. Francis Elementary?
J.L. Francis Elementary had 526 students in 2025.
Is J.L. Francis Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
J.L. Francis Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near J.L. Francis Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of J.L. Francis Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.