- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richmond, VA
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510324002807Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #20 of 95
- public schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 310
- students enrolled
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts ranks #20 of 95 public schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510324002807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 510324002807 · Richmond, VA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
310 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Huguenot High (1,469 students)
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huguenot High
Huguenot High
1,469 students
- River City Mid
River City Middle
1,150 students
- George Wythe H
George Wythe High
1,116 students
- Cardinal Eleme
Cardinal Elementary
821 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High
749 students
- This school 310
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
310 students
What this shows Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts compares
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Virginia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$21,413
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
African American 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond City Public Schools reports $21,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huguenot High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| River City Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Richmond
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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
How many students attend Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts?
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts is 13.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts?
The largest demographic group at Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts?
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 School of Science and Arts rank among public schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts ranks #20 of 95 public schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond City Public Schools?
Besides Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts, Richmond City Public Schools also operates Huguenot High (1,469 students), River City Middle (1,150 students), and George Wythe High (1,116 students). See the Richmond City Public Schools district page for the complete list.