Serving 819 students in grades Kindergarten-5, A. Henderson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. Henderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
A. Henderson Elementary School's student population of 819 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
819 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
A. Henderson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. Henderson Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#459 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
8%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
20%
22%
White
30%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. Henderson Elementary School's ranking?
A. Henderson Elementary School is ranked #459 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are A. Henderson Elementary School often compared to?
A. Henderson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashland Elementary School, Antietam Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend A. Henderson Elementary School?
819 students attend A. Henderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of A. Henderson Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. Henderson Elementary School?
A. Henderson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does A. Henderson Elementary School offer ?
A. Henderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A. Henderson Elementary School part of?
A. Henderson Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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