Enrollment
310
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Richmond, Virginia, enrolling 310 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 310 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (40%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Richmond City Public Schools spends $21,583 per pupil, 47% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Richmond's elementary schools, it stands alongside Varina Elementary (274 students): Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 15.2:1).
Richmond City Public Schools also operates Huguenot High (1,469 students) and River City Middle (1,150 students) alongside Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts.
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 School of Science and Arts compares
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,583
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond City Public Schools, which includes Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts.
$21,583
Per student
+47%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 34.3%
Federal 25.7%
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.
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
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
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 (~310 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts a good school?
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts earns 57/100 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 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.
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