Arthur Ashe, Junior Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Arthur Ashe, Junior Elementary School serves 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
558 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
90%
22%
White
4%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Arthur Ashe, Junior Elementary School?
558 students attend Arthur Ashe, Junior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Arthur Ashe, Junior Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur Ashe, Junior Elementary School?
Arthur Ashe, Junior Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arthur Ashe, Junior Elementary School offer ?
Arthur Ashe, Junior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Arthur Ashe, Junior Elementary School part of?
Arthur Ashe, Junior Elementary School is part of Henrico County Public Schools School District.

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