Enrollment
1,075
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510012000052
Patrick Henry K-8 School — Alexandria, VA
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Henry K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Alexandria City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.5%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patrick Henry K-8 School compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Patrick Henry K-8 School reports 1,075 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 64.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 85.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% above the Virginia average and 65% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 538 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alexandria City Public Schools spends $21,602 per pupil district-wide, above the Virginia average of $16,211 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 70.8% from local sources (property taxes), 17.5% from the state, and 11.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Patrick Henry K-8 School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 43% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | top 87% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 43% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Virginia — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$21,602
per pupil, district-wide
— above Virginia avg of $16,211
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 538 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,075 Top 87% in Virginia — larger than 13% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 64.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 85.5% +43% vs state
NCES ID 510012000052
Student demographics
African American 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
White 20.2%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 31.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 538:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.3%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alexandria City Public Schools, which includes Patrick Henry K-8 School.
$21,602
Per student
+33%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 70.8%
State 17.5%
Federal 11.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,655
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
Similar other schools in Alexandria
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hayfield Secondary
Standard public school
3,256 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Parklawn Elementary
Standard public school
963 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Mount Vernon Elementary
Standard public school
933 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hybla Valley Elementary
Standard public school
878 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
James K. Polk Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Groveton Elementary
Standard public school
764 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Patrick Henry K-8 School
How many students attend Patrick Henry K-8 School?
Patrick Henry K-8 School has 1,075 students enrolled. It is a other school in Alexandria, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry K-8 School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patrick Henry K-8 School?
85.5% of students at Patrick Henry K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick Henry K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Patrick Henry K-8 School is African American at 31.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Alexandria, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Henry K-8 School?
Patrick Henry K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.