C.h. Friend Elementary School serves 376 students in grades 3-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
376 students
Showing 1999–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Hispanic
3%
20%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
58%
21%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
44%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1999–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend C.h. Friend Elementary School?
376 students attend C.h. Friend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of C.h. Friend Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C.h. Friend Elementary School?
C.h. Friend Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does C.h. Friend Elementary School offer ?
C.h. Friend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is C.h. Friend Elementary School part of?
C.h. Friend Elementary School is part of Halifax County Public Schools.
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