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Cardinals are On the Rise!

Learn what makes our school a place where every student can thrive.

About Us
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Empowering Students through the Power of Learning.

Our Mission

Cardinal Elementary School will safeguard the emotional and intellectual well-being of all students by enhancing teaching and learning through the display of five cardinal aptitudes:

  • Love and care for self and others
  • Respect
  • Growth Mindset
  • Innovative and Creative Thinking
  • Commitment and Accountability

Learn More About Us

Cardinal Elementary School strives to be a positive influence in the lives of all students through the power of learning. Through creative, innovative and avant-garde instructional practices, Cardinal Elementary School will rise above it all to become the City of Richmond Public Schools’ premier center of academic excellence.

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RPS Direct: Thursday, November 5, 2026

November 5, 2026

RPS Direct: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Passion at the Center: What if the thing you love most could become part of your everyday school experience? What if you could spend your high school years developing your artistic talents, buildin...

RPS Direct: Friday, October 30, 2026

October 30, 2026

RPS Direct: Friday, October 30, 2026

Excellence Has a New Chapter: Congratulations to the inaugural members of the Cheryl L. Burke Chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society at Chimborazo Elementary School! These outstanding Jag...

 RPS Direct: Thursday, October 29, 2026

October 29, 2026

RPS Direct: Thursday, October 29, 2026

Democracy at the Center: At RPS, preparing students for life beyond graduation means more than preparing them for college and careers. It also means helping them become informed, engaged members of...

Cardinal at a Glance

Cardinal Elementary School is home of the Cardinals!

Our History

81

Full-time teachers

761

Students enrolled in grade K-5th

9:1

Student to teacher ratio