Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R.c. Longan 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 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R.c. Longan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
R.c. Longan Elementary School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
R.c. Longan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R.c. Longan Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1263 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
8%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
25%
22%
White
26%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R.c. Longan Elementary School's ranking?
R.c. Longan Elementary School is ranked #1263 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are R.c. Longan Elementary School often compared to?
R.c. Longan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend R.c. Longan Elementary School?
487 students attend R.c. Longan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of R.c. Longan Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R.c. Longan Elementary School?
R.c. Longan Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does R.c. Longan Elementary School offer ?
R.c. Longan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is R.c. Longan Elementary School part of?
R.c. Longan Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.
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