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Henry D. Ward Elementary School vs. Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Henry D. Ward Elementary School
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School
8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
Overview
Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Henry D. Ward Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School serves 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-2
Total Students
499 students
339 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Henry D. Ward Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Henry D. Ward Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Henry D. Ward Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Henry D. Ward Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Henrico County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Henrico County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1505 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Henry D. Ward Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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52%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Henry D. Ward Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Henrico County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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50-54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Henry D. Ward Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Henrico County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
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50-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Henry D. Ward Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
44
52
Kindergarten Students
71
83
Grade 1 Students
69
102
Grade 2 Students
64
102
Grade 3 Students
68
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Grade 4 Students
99
-
Grade 5 Students
84
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
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% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Henry D. Ward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Henrico County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Henrico County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Henry D. Ward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Henrico County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Henrico County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
73%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Henry D. Ward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Henrico County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Henrico County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
16%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Henry D. Ward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Henrico County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Henrico County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Henry D. Ward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Henrico County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Henrico County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Henry D. Ward Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Henrico County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Henrico County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Henry D. Ward Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Henrico County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Henrico County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(20-21 School Year Data)
7%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Henry D. Ward Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Henrico County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Henrico County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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