Mehfoud Elementary School

8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mehfoud Elementary School serves 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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Mehfoud Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Mehfoud Elementary School's student population of 323 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mehfoud Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
5%
18%
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Black
65%
22%
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White
22%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mehfoud Elementary School often compared to?
Mehfoud Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Varina Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mehfoud Elementary School?
323 students attend Mehfoud Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mehfoud Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mehfoud Elementary School?
Mehfoud Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mehfoud Elementary School offer ?
Mehfoud Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mehfoud Elementary School part of?
Mehfoud Elementary School is part of Henrico Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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