R.C. Longan Elementary
Richmond, VA · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
R.C. Longan Elementary is a elementary school located in Richmond, Virginia. The school serves 459 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), R.C. Longan Elementary performs below the state average for Virginia. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
R.C. Longan Elementary has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
R.C. Longan Elementary has 459 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
R.C. Longan Elementary has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +5.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
R.C. Longan Elementary is part of the Henrico County Public Schools in Richmond, Virginia. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.