Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite

601 E. Parham Rd Richmond, VA 23227
www.firstmennonitechurch.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite in Richmond, VA serves 36 students from pre–kindergarten through fourth grade in a suburban setting.
  • Founded in 1905, this co–educational school offers a nonsectarian elementary education with a student body representing 43.75 percent students of color.
  • The school operates with one teacher and has a student–teacher ratio of 36:1.
  • Grace Covenant is among the oldest private schools in Virginia, reflecting a long–standing educational presence in the Richmond suburb.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Elisabeth Snodgrass Norman, activist -
    • Edward Gray Hathaway, author -
    • Katherine Scott Crockett Hathaway, philanthropist -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite?
Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite famous alumni include: Elisabeth Snodgrass Norman, activist, Edward Gray Hathaway, author and Katherine Scott Crockett Hathaway, philanthropist.
When is the application deadline for Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite?
The application deadline for Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Richmond, VA is $18,255 for elementary schools and $22,060 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Richmond, VA is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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