Henry D. Ward Elementary vs Seven Pines Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry D. Ward Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
Seven Pines Elementary
Sandston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | Henry D. Ward Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Seven Pines Elementary Sandston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #980 of 1,142 | #751 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #18919 of 50,301 | #13108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 526 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 82% |
| city | Richmond | Sandston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seven Pines Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 58.9).
- •Seven Pines Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Seven Pines Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Henry D. Ward Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.4% vs 90.5%).
- •Seven Pines Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.0).
- •Henry D. Ward Elementary is the larger school with 526 students compared with 399.
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 Henry D. Ward Elementary better than Seven Pines Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Seven Pines Elementary ranks higher (67.5 vs 58.9 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 Henry D. Ward Elementary and Seven Pines Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Sandston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry D. Ward Elementary: 526. Seven Pines Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry D. Ward Elementary and Seven Pines Elementary rank in Virginia?
Henry D. Ward Elementary is 980th of 1,142 and Seven Pines Elementary is 751st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).