- Enrollment
- 4,655
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alexandria, VA
Patrick Henry K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Henry K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510012000052
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick Henry K-8 School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #38 of 42
- schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Patrick Henry K-8 School has class sizes larger than 89% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Henry K-8 School ranks #38 of 42 schools in Alexandria, VA.
School address
District: Alexandria City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510012000052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+80 students YoY
Patrick Henry K-8 School grew from 978 students in 2022-23 to 1,058 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+80 students YoY 510012000052 · Alexandria, VA Other · MID · TRAD
1,075 enr · 16.8:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria City High School (4,655 students)
Patrick Henry K-8 School grew from 978 students in 2022-23 to 1,058 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Patrick Henry K-8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Cit
Alexandria City High School
4,655 students
- Francis C. Ham 1,597
Francis C. Hammond Middle
1,597 students
- George Washing 1,458
George Washington Middle
1,458 students
- This school 1,075
Patrick Henry K-8 School
1,075 students
- Mount Vernon E 933
Mount Vernon Elementary
933 students
- James K. Polk 804
James K. Polk Elementary
804 students
What this shows Patrick Henry K-8 School reports 1,075 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patrick Henry K-8 School compares
Patrick Henry K-8 School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,075
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Virginia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 76.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.1, Patrick Henry K-8 School is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alexandria City Public Schools reports $21,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patrick Henry K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis C. Hammond Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| George Washington Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James K. Polk Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patrick Henry K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Alexandria
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hayfield Secondary
Standard public school
3,256 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Parklawn Elementary
Standard public school
963 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mount Vernon Elementary
Standard public school
933 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Hybla Valley Elementary
Standard public school
878 students 14.4:1 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 13.2:1 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 (~1,075 students)
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 public school in Alexandria, VA. CCD year-over-year: 978 (2022-23) → 1,058 (2023-24), up 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry K-8 School is 16.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 57.6%.
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% of enrollment, in Alexandria, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Henry K-8 School?
Patrick Henry K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 K-8 School rank among schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Henry K-8 School ranks #38 of 42 schools in Alexandria, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Alexandria City Public Schools?
Besides Patrick Henry K-8 School, Alexandria City Public Schools also operates Alexandria City High School (4,655 students), Francis C. Hammond Middle (1,597 students), and George Washington Middle (1,458 students). See the Alexandria City Public Schools district page for the complete list.