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Short Pump Elementary School

3425 PUMP RD RICHMOND VA 23233

About Short Pump Elementary School

Short Pump Elementary School is situated in Richmond and is one of the best elementary schools in Virginia. It is ranked #5 among Henrico County Public Schools Elementary Schools. The school has 558 students in grades PK–5 and offers a lively, welcoming, and supportive place to learn. The school is all about diversity and fairness. 50% of the students are female and 50% are male, and50% of the students are from minority groups. Only 22% of students are economically disadvantaged, but every child gets individual attention because there are 32 full-time teachers, a dedicated counselor, and a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. Short Pump Elementary is a great choice for families looking for quality education because it offers programs, projects, and activities that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and social growth outside of school.

Short Pump Elementary School Contact Information

Address

3425 PUMP RD RICHMOND VA 23233

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Phone

(804) 360-0812

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
558
Total Students
$63942
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 164 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Short Pump Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM -2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 50%
Asian 30.29%
Hispanic 6.99%
Black 7.17%
Two+ Races 5.38%
Native Am. 0.18%
White
50%
Asian
30.29%
Hispanic
6.99%
Black
7.17%
Two+ Races
5.38%
Native Am.
0.18%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 558
49.82%
278 Female
50.18%
280 Male

Student Population

558 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

569 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Henrico County's pending redistricting plan may impact pupils currently in Short Pump Elementary School, with the understanding that it will relieve overcrowding at Short Pump Elementary School, while keeping students together through high school. Short Pump Elementary School is home to community events, including "Fun in the Sun" and "Meet & Greet" events, and Short Pump Elementary School has opened, in person, its recently opened kindergarten registration process for new students to continue to streamline the enrollment process.

FAQ

Q.What is the community area of Short Pump Elementary School?

A.Short Pump Elementary School is located in the growing Short Pump community of Henrico County.

Q.What is Short Pump Elementary School well-known for academically?

A.Short Pump Elementary School is known for high student achievement and test scores.

Q.Does Short Pump Elementary School have a school uniform policy?

A.No, Short Pump Elementary School has a regular HCPS dress code rather than school uniforms.

Q.How does Short Pump Elementary School use STEM?

A.Short Pump Elementary School uses Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in its curriculum.

Q.What recent renovation occurred at Short Pump Elementary School?

A.Short Pump Elementary School recently completed an expansion and modernization of its building.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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