Henry Clay Elementary School (Closed 2024)

310 S James St
Ashland, VA 23005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Henry Clay Elementary School serves 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

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Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
20%
22%
White
49%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Henry Clay Elementary School?
359 students attend Henry Clay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Henry Clay Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry Clay Elementary School?
Henry Clay Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry Clay Elementary School offer ?
Henry Clay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henry Clay Elementary School part of?
Henry Clay Elementary School is part of Hanover County Public Schools.

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