Ashland Elementary School vs. A. Henderson Elementary School
Should I attend Ashland Elementary School or A. Henderson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ashland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
A. Henderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 783 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ashland Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 788 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A. Henderson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
783 students
788 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#135 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#459 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
3
Kindergarten Students
112
122
Grade 1 Students
109
127
Grade 2 Students
141
119
Grade 3 Students
136
154
Grade 4 Students
129
138
Grade 5 Students
142
125
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
11%
% Hispanic
15%
23%
% Black
21%
21%
% White
46%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%