- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Patrick Henry Elementary held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 510240002617 · Martinsville, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 13.2:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Martinsville High (540 students)
Patrick Henry Elementary held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Patrick Henry Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martinsville H
Martinsville High
540 students
- Albert Harris
Albert Harris Elementary
399 students
- Martinsville M
Martinsville Middle
387 students
- This school
Patrick Henry Elementary
357 students
- Clearview Earl 110
Clearview Early Learning Center
110 students
What this shows Patrick Henry Elementary reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patrick Henry Elementary compares
Patrick Henry 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,343
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Martinsville City Public Schools reports $17,343 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~357 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.