Patrick Henry Elementary School serves 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% 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
241 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
94%
22%
White
3%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Patrick Henry Elementary School?
241 students attend Patrick Henry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Patrick Henry Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patrick Henry Elementary School?
Patrick Henry Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Patrick Henry Elementary School part of?
Patrick Henry Elementary School is part of Richmond City Public Schools School District.
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