David Kaechele Elementary School in Glen Allen, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

David Kaechele Elementary School is a suburban public school in Glen Allen, Virginia that is part of Henrico County Public Schools. It serves 435 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.9:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

435 Students

23 Teachers

5680 Pouncey Tract Rd

Glen Allen, VA 23059 View local requests

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David Kaechele Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Bagley

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David Kaechele Elementary School Demographics

12%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

48%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

David Kaechele Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Aug 13, 2026

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