- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mechanicsville, VA
Washington-Henry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington-Henry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510183000781
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington-Henry Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Mechanicsville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington-Henry Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Henry Elementary ranks #3 of 10 schools in Mechanicsville, VA.
School address
District: Hanover County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510183000781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Washington-Henry Elementary held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 510183000781 · Mechanicsville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 14.3:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlee High (1,470 students)
Washington-Henry Elementary held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Washington-Henry Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlee High
Atlee High
1,470 students
- Hanover High
Hanover High
1,349 students
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
1,294 students
- Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville High
1,245 students
- Chickahominy M
Chickahominy Middle
1,199 students
- This school 386
Washington-Henry Elementary
386 students
What this shows Washington-Henry Elementary reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington-Henry Elementary compares
Washington-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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 59% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
African American 10.1%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Washington-Henry Elementary is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hanover County Public Schools reports $13,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington-Henry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chickahominy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington-Henry Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 1,199
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Mechanicsville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cool Spring Elementary
Standard public school
852 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Kersey Creek Elementary
Standard public school
672 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Rural Point Elementary
Standard public school
627 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Laurel Meadow Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Mechanicsville Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Pearson's Corner Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 15.4:1 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington-Henry Elementary
How many students attend Washington-Henry Elementary?
Washington-Henry Elementary has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mechanicsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington-Henry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington-Henry Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington-Henry Elementary?
23.9% of students at Washington-Henry Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington-Henry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington-Henry Elementary is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Mechanicsville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington-Henry Elementary?
Washington-Henry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Washington-Henry Elementary rank among schools in Mechanicsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Henry Elementary ranks #3 of 10 schools in Mechanicsville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mechanicsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover County Public Schools?
Besides Washington-Henry Elementary, Hanover County Public Schools also operates Atlee High (1,470 students), Hanover High (1,349 students), and Patrick Henry High (1,294 students). See the Hanover County Public Schools district page for the complete list.