Enrollment
357
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Martinsville, VA
Patrick Henry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Henry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510240002617
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick Henry Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Martinsville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Patrick Henry Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Henry Elementary ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Martinsville, VA.
School address
District: Martinsville City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510240002617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patrick Henry Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patrick Henry Elementary
Patrick Henry Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Martinsville, Virginia, enrolling 357 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.7% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 357 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 212 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #195, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and White (29%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Martinsville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Albert Harris Elementary (399 students): Patrick Henry Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 12.5:1).
Martinsville City Public Schools also operates Martinsville High (540 students) and Albert Harris Elementary (399 students) alongside Patrick Henry 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 Patrick Henry Elementary compares
Patrick Henry 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 73% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,094
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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
African American 52.4%
White 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Patrick Henry Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martinsville City Public Schools, which includes Patrick Henry Elementary.
$15,094
Per student
+3%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 57.1%
Federal 20.1%
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 Patrick Henry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsville High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert Harris Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martinsville Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearview Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patrick Henry Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Martinsville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Patrick Henry Elementary
How many students attend Patrick Henry Elementary?
Patrick Henry Elementary has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Martinsville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patrick Henry Elementary?
99.7% of students at Patrick Henry Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick Henry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Patrick Henry Elementary is African American at 52.4% of enrollment, in Martinsville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Henry Elementary?
Patrick Henry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Patrick Henry Elementary rank among public schools in Martinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Henry Elementary ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Martinsville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Martinsville on the city page.
Is Patrick Henry Elementary a good school?
Patrick Henry Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 Martinsville City Public Schools?
Besides Patrick Henry Elementary, Martinsville City Public Schools also operates Martinsville High (540 students), Albert Harris Elementary (399 students), and Martinsville Middle (387 students). See the Martinsville City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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