Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Patrick Henry 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Patrick Henry Elementary serves the southeastern part of Martinsville, VA, covering an area of approximately 5.3 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patrick Henry Elementary School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Success One Learner At A Time
School Rankings
Patrick Henry 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 Patrick Henry Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1487 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patrick Henry Elementary School's ranking?
Patrick Henry Elementary School is ranked #1487 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Patrick Henry Elementary School often compared to?
Patrick Henry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert Harris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Patrick Henry Elementary School?
357 students attend Patrick Henry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Patrick Henry Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patrick Henry Elementary School?
Patrick Henry Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patrick Henry Elementary School offer ?
Patrick Henry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Patrick Henry Elementary School part of?
Patrick Henry Elementary School is part of Martinsville City School District.
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