Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary vs Henry D. Ward Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
330 students
Henry D. Ward Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
| Measure | Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Henry D. Ward Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1127 of 1,142 | #980 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #37075 of 50,301 | #18919 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 330 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 70% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry D. Ward Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 32.2).
- •Henry D. Ward Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.4% vs 89.7%).
- •Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.0).
- •Henry D. Ward Elementary is the larger school with 526 students compared with 330.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary better than Henry D. Ward Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Henry D. Ward Elementary ranks higher (58.9 vs 32.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary and Henry D. Ward Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary: 330. Henry D. Ward Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary and Henry D. Ward Elementary rank in Virginia?
Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary is 1127th of 1,142 and Henry D. Ward Elementary is 980th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).