Richmond Christian School
School Notes Overview:
Richmond Christian School is a co-educational, college preparatory, Christian day school for students from K5 to the 12th grade. The school is set on 36 acres in Chesterfield County, southwest of Richmond, Virginia, and is easily accessible to major highways. Richmond Christian School currently serves approximately 412 students representing over 330 families who attend around 140 different churches....
School Overview:
Richmond Christian School |
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| School Membership(s) | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1951 | ||
| County | Chesterfield County, VA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 412 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 20% | 19% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 10 students | |||
| Kind - 20 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 27 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 21 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 33 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 21 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 32 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 47 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 28 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 15% | ||
| Average Class Size | 20 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 1 | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| Biology | |||
| Average SAT score | 1250 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (chapel special dress on Tuesdays; jeans and collared shirts every day with the exception of Chapel days) |
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This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Aug. 1 | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,700 | ||
| Tuition Notes | on average $4,700 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 25% | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | ||
| Head of School | Kathleen (Katie) Chumley | ||
| Admissions Director | Contact division principal | ||
| Admissions Associate | Contact division principal | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 8 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
School Notes:
- Richmond Christian School is a co-educational, college preparatory, Christian day school for students from K5 to the 12th grade. The school is set on 36 acres in Chesterfield County, southwest of Richmond, Virginia, and is easily accessible to major highways. Richmond Christian School currently serves approximately 412 students representing over 330 families who attend around 140 different churches.
- Profile last updated: 10/04/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (23832) | School Zip (23832) |
(VA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 25,743 people | 7,077,888 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 35% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.9 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $61,738 | $55,023 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.6 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 24 years old | 34 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (23832) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 88% / 12% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Commonwealth Christian School - 308 students - 3.4 mi. away - view location
- Freedom Christian Academy - 19 students - 4.0 mi. away - view location
- Heritage Christian Academy - 184 students - 4.3 mi. away - view location
- Buford Road Christian Academy - 46 students - 4.5 mi. away - view location
- Veritas Classical Christian School - 230 students - 4.6 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, Zip 23832
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