Enrollment
815
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A. Henderson Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at A. Henderson Elementary
A. Henderson Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dumfries, Virginia, enrolling 815 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Virginia schools and 30% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 815 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 339 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #257, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dumfries's public schools, it stands alongside Covington-Harper Elementary (1,025 students): A. Henderson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 17.7:1).
Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students) and Woodbridge High (2,898 students) alongside A. Henderson Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A. Henderson Elementary compares
A. Henderson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince William County Public Schools, which includes A. Henderson Elementary.
$13,913
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 44.1%
Federal 8.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~815 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is A. Henderson Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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