Maymont Preschool

Located at 1211 S. Allen Ave., in Richmond, Virginia, Maymont Preschool is a micro-enrollment elementary campus that works with 143 students (grade pre-K), run under Richmond City Public Schools. Enrollment runs roughly 71% leaner than the state mean of about 499.

Across the 47 schools in Richmond City Public Schools (20,962 students total), Maymont Preschool accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Maymont Preschool lists that Black students make up the majority at 71%. Other groups include 10% Hispanic, 10% White, 4% Asian, 4% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 41% Black, putting the school's mix noticeably more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Maymont Preschool has 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.8:1, putting Maymont Preschool tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Richmond city put median household income runs about $64,587, 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. Across Richmond city's 61 public schools (combined enrollment of about 20,253 students), Maymont Preschool is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Dogwood Middle, around 0.8 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a high-density setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Maymont Preschool has edged down 85%, going from 984 students in 2018 to 143 in 2025. Over the same period, the Black share fell from 89% to 71%. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 51.8:1 in 2018 to 11.0:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.