Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Henry D. Ward Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WARD ELEM serves the southeast part of Henrico, VA, covering an area of approximately 23.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 7.8 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry D. Ward Elementary School's student population of 526 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
526 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Henry D. Ward Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry D. Ward Elementary School is 0.44, which is less 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
#1505 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry D. Ward Elementary School's ranking?
Henry D. Ward Elementary School is ranked #1505 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Henry D. Ward Elementary School often compared to?
Henry D. Ward Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cashell Donahoe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Henry D. Ward Elementary School?
526 students attend Henry D. Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Henry D. Ward Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry D. Ward Elementary School?
Henry D. Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry D. Ward Elementary School offer ?
Henry D. Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henry D. Ward Elementary School part of?
Henry D. Ward Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.
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