Henry D. Ward Elementary vs Varina Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.7 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
Varina Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
274 students
| Measure | Henry D. Ward Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Varina Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #980 of 1,142 | #799 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #18919 of 50,301 | #14139 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 526 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 75% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Varina Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 58.9).
- •Varina Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •Henry D. Ward Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •Varina Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 89.4%).
- •Varina Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.0).
- •Henry D. Ward Elementary is the larger school with 526 students compared with 274.
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 Varina Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Varina Elementary ranks higher (66.0 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 Varina Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry D. Ward Elementary: 526. Varina Elementary: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry D. Ward Elementary and Varina Elementary rank in Virginia?
Henry D. Ward Elementary is 980th of 1,142 and Varina Elementary is 799th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).