Henry D. Ward Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Richmond, Virginia 23231 · Henrico County Public Schools
#980 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#18919 of 50,301 nationally
About Henry D. Ward Elementary
Henry D. Ward Elementary is a public elementary located in Richmond, in the Henrico County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 526 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 980th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 526.
There are 97 schools in Richmond; Henry D. Ward Elementary ranks 49th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)70%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Henry D. Ward Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Henry D. Ward Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Varina Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
274 students · 3.7 km away
Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
330 students · 3.9 km away
George F. Baker Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students · 4.1 km away
John Rolfe Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
874 students · 4.4 km away
Varina High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,420 students · 4.8 km away
Seven Pines Elementary
Sandston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students · 5.7 km away
Sandston Elementary
Sandston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
201 students · 6.4 km away
Montrose Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students · 7.4 km away
Fair Oaks Elementary
Highland Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students · 7.4 km away
Highland Springs High
Highland Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,928 students · 7.7 km away
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Laurel Lane Elementary
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C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Henry D. Ward Elementary a good school?
Henry D. Ward Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 58.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #980 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Henry D. Ward Elementary rank in Virginia?
Henry D. Ward Elementary ranks #980 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #18919 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Henry D. Ward Elementary?
Henry D. Ward Elementary had 526 students in 2025.
Is Henry D. Ward Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Henry D. Ward Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Henry D. Ward Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Henry D. Ward Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.