- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dumfries, VA
A. Henderson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for A. Henderson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313002039
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A. Henderson Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Dumfries · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
A. Henderson Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A. Henderson Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Dumfries, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313002039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
A. Henderson Elementary held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 510313002039 · Dumfries, VA Other · MID · TRAD
815 enr · 18.1:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
A. Henderson Elementary held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
A. Henderson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles J. Col
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
2,956 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,898 students
- Osbourn Park H
Osbourn Park High
2,661 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High
2,648 students
- Gar-Field High
Gar-Field High
2,524 students
- This school 815
A. Henderson Elementary
815 students
What this shows A. Henderson Elementary reports 815 students on the CCD universe file.
How A. Henderson Elementary compares
A. Henderson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 50% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
815
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 96% in Virginia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
African American 17.1%
Asian 13.6%
Two or More 9.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, A. Henderson Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince William County Public Schools reports $15,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A. Henderson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A. Henderson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,898
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,524
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Dumfries
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Covington-Harper Elementary
Standard public school
1,025 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
John F. Pattie Sr. Elementary
Standard public school
906 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Mary Williams Elementary
Standard public school
669 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Swans Creek Elementary
Standard public school
619 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Montclair Elementary
Standard public school
588 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Dumfries Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 13:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~815 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about A. Henderson Elementary
How many students attend A. Henderson Elementary?
A. Henderson Elementary has 815 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dumfries, VA. CCD year-over-year: 846 (2022-23) → 819 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. Henderson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at A. Henderson Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A. Henderson Elementary?
28.7% of students at A. Henderson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A. Henderson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at A. Henderson Elementary is White at 34.0% of enrollment, in Dumfries, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A. Henderson Elementary?
A. Henderson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A. Henderson Elementary rank among schools in Dumfries?
By Resource Investment Index, A. Henderson Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Dumfries, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dumfries on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides A. Henderson Elementary, Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students), Woodbridge High (2,898 students), and Osbourn Park High (2,661 students). See the Prince William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.