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Cardinal Elementary

Richmond, Virginia · Grades PreK to 5 · Richmond City Public Schools

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About Cardinal Elementary

Cardinal Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Richmond, Virginia. Enrollment was 821 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Richmond. There are about 15.7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (52.2 teachers in all). Within 5 miles there are 51 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 43 schools in Richmond City Public Schools. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city.

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School facts

Address	1745 Catalina Dr, Richmond, VA 23224
Phone	(804) 780-5082
School district	Richmond City Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	821
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	52.2
Students per teacher	15.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Richmond city

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510324001361). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Broad Rock ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Richmond · 1 mi J.L. Francis ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Richmond · 1.2 mi Thomas C. Boushall MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Richmond · 1.2 mi Ephesus Junior AcademyPrivate, Seventh-day Adventist · Grades K to 8Richmond · 1.4 mi Richmond High School for the ArtsPublic · Grades 9 to 12Richmond · 1.4 mi Swansboro ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Richmond · 1.5 mi Patrick Henry School Of Science And ArtsCharter · Grades K to 5Richmond · 1.8 mi G.H. Reid ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Richmond · 1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Cardinal Elementary serve?

Cardinal Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Cardinal Elementary?

Cardinal Elementary reported 821 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary?

About 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 821 students and 52.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Cardinal Elementary a public or charter school?

Cardinal Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Cardinal Elementary in?

Cardinal Elementary is part of Richmond City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/richmond-city-public-schools/

Where is Cardinal Elementary located?

Cardinal Elementary is at 1745 Catalina Dr, Richmond, VA 23224. The phone number is (804) 780-5082.

How many other schools are near Cardinal Elementary?

There are 51 other schools within 5 miles of Cardinal Elementary in our directory.