J.G. Hening Elementary

Summary:

J.G. Hening Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, Virginia, serving 819 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district, which is ranked 82 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its diverse student population, with 46.4% African American, 39.07% Hispanic, and 8.06% White students, J.G. Hening Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Virginia elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a statewide ranking between 594 and 1081 out of 1100-1114 schools. The school's performance on state assessments (SOL tests) is significantly below the Chesterfield County and Virginia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 26.32% to 51.16% in Mathematics, compared to 53.58% to 70.11% for the district and state, respectively.

Compared to nearby Chesterfield County elementary schools, such as Jacobs Road Elementary, Cardinal Elementary, and G.H. Reid Elementary, J.G. Hening Elementary consistently underperforms on state assessments, with lower proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. This suggests that the challenges faced by J.G. Hening Elementary may be unique or more pronounced than those of its neighboring schools, and a deeper analysis of the school's context and resources may be warranted.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5230 Chicora Dr.
       Richmond, VA  23234-4608


(804) 743-3655

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1016th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,586 Help


Students who attend J.G. Hening Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Manchester Middle
High:    Meadowbrook High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  819

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.4%
Hispanic:
39.1%
White:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details J.G. Hening Elementary ranks worse than 91.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 34th among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details J.G. Hening Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J.G. Hening Elementary is $6,586. 28 elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J.G. Hening Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks J.G. Hening Elementary 1016th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See J.G. Hening Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Chesterfield County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield County Public Schools 82nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J.G. Hening Elementary

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Rank History for all students at J.G. Hening Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 63.46 379th 1062 64.3%
2006 66.42 331st 1071 69.1%
2007 53.22 550th 1083 49.2%
2008 64.28 368th 1081 66.0%
2009 49.09 627th 1082 42.1%
2010 46.61 707th 1113 36.5%
2011 38.52 824th 1117 26.2%
2012 49.21 642nd 1117 42.5%
2013 52.09 574th 1120 48.8%
2014 43.20 703rd 1110 36.7%
2015 50.13 633rd 1100 42.5%
2016 55.47 543rd 1096 50.5%
2017 48.99 633rd 1099 42.4%
2018 41.72 745th 1097 32.1%
2019 31.21 862nd 1105 22.0%
2021 49.95 594th 1103 46.1%
2022 32.43 815th 1109 26.5%
2023 5.03 1081st 1114 3.0%
2024 10.87 1016th 1114 8.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at J.G. Hening Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.59 296th 300 1.3%
2024 16.49 285th 306 6.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J.G. Hening Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.96 931st 1036 10.1%
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Rank History for Female students at J.G. Hening Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.11 1059th 1100 3.7%
2024 13.21 988th 1098 10.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at J.G. Hening Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 2.35 314th 324 3.1%
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Rank History for Male students at J.G. Hening Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.54 1056th 1093 3.4%
2024 9.40 1034th 1101 6.1%
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Rank History for African American students at J.G. Hening Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.32 521st 579 10.0%
2024 24.53 490th 588 16.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at J.G. Hening Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.30 555th 564 1.6%
2024 17.75 509th 580 12.2%
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Rank History for White students at J.G. Hening Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.71 644th 984 34.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for J.G. Hening Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 685 685
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 526 526
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 555 555
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 570 570
1993 433 117 15 11 1 n/a n/a 0 577
1994 417 139 20 10 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1995 475 178 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1996 475 178 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1997 510 204 19 9 1 n/a n/a 0 743
1998 486 221 18 10 2 n/a n/a 0 737
1999 423 236 13 8 3 n/a n/a 0 683
2000 415 276 23 12 5 n/a n/a -4 727
2001 413 302 18 14 2 n/a n/a 0 749
2002 342 355 23 29 6 n/a n/a 0 755
2003 342 355 23 29 6 n/a n/a 0 755
2004 323 380 28 28 3 n/a n/a 4 766
2005 339 424 22 51 3 n/a n/a 11 850
2006 296 453 29 79 3 n/a n/a 16 876
2007 285 519 34 102 3 n/a n/a 29 972
2008 241 514 38 100 3 n/a n/a 21 917
2009 223 515 31 117 5 n/a n/a 16 907
2010 212 522 33 102 4 n/a n/a 20 893
2011 197 455 26 97 3 0 34 0 812
2012 176 437 22 123 4 2 33 0 797
2013 174 425 22 125 1 1 34 0 782
2014 182 453 20 155 3 1 40 0 854
2015 163 457 25 167 3 1 37 0 853
2016 161 452 20 190 2 2 37 0 864
2017 166 420 23 211 2 3 40 0 865
2018 151 428 26 229 1 3 43 0 881
2019 125 428 32 233 0 1 41 0 860
2020 159 420 30 288 0 1 39 0 937
2021 149 412 24 298 0 0 42 0 925
2022 81 375 18 306 0 0 37 0 817
2023 66 380 11 320 0 0 42 0 819

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J.G. Hening Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 685 35.9 19.0 n/a
1990 526 32.5 16.1 n/a
1991 555 34.4 16.1 n/a
1992 570 35.0 16.2 n/a
1993 577 35.2 16.4 n/a
1994 586 23.7 n/a 12.5
1995 680 n/a 0.0 13.5
1996 680 n/a 0.0 13.5
1997 743 n/a 0.0 12.4
1998 737 n/a 0.0 11.8
1999 683 38.0 18.0 16.4
2000 727 n/a 0.0 19
2001 749 45.9 16.3 16.7
2002 755 48.4 15.6 20
2003 755 48.4 15.6 20
2004 766 44.0 17.4 25.6
2005 850 43.0 19.8 29
2006 876 51.0 17.2 27.1
2007 972 52.2 18.6 25.3
2008 917 48.2 19.0 29.5
2009 907 46.4 19.5 30.8
2010 893 44.2 20.2 35.1
2011 812 39.6 20.4 35.7
2012 797 41.7 19.1 41.4
2013 782 44.4 17.5 40.5
2014 854 44.0 19.4 44.7
2015 853 45.0 18.9 44.5
2016 864 53.0 16.3 47.3
2017 865 55.7 15.5 47.7
2018 881 58.3 15.0 54.1
2019 860 56.6 15.1 57.3
2020 937 56.2 16.6 57.4
2021 925 60.2 15.3 n/a
2022 817 57.3 14.2 65.9
2023 819 64.7 12.6 81.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio J.G. Hening Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 685 35.9 19.0 n/a
1990 526 32.5 16.1 n/a
1991 555 34.4 16.1 n/a
1992 570 35.0 16.2 n/a
1993 577 35.2 16.4 n/a
1994 586 23.7 n/a 12.5
1995 680 n/a 0.0 13.5
1996 680 n/a 0.0 13.5
1997 743 n/a 0.0 12.4
1998 737 n/a 0.0 11.8
1999 683 38.0 18.0 16.4
2000 727 n/a 0.0 19
2001 749 45.9 16.3 16.7
2002 755 48.4 15.6 20
2003 755 48.4 15.6 20
2004 766 44.0 17.4 25.6
2005 850 43.0 19.8 29
2006 876 51.0 17.2 27.1
2007 972 52.2 18.6 25.3
2008 917 48.2 19.0 29.5
2009 907 46.4 19.5 30.8
2010 893 44.2 20.2 35.1
2011 812 39.6 20.4 35.7
2012 797 41.7 19.1 41.4
2013 782 44.4 17.5 40.5
2014 854 44.0 19.4 44.7
2015 853 45.0 18.9 44.5
2016 864 53.0 16.3 47.3
2017 865 55.7 15.5 47.7
2018 881 58.3 15.0 54.1
2019 860 56.6 15.1 57.3
2020 937 56.2 16.6 57.4
2021 925 60.2 15.3 n/a
2022 817 57.3 14.2 65.9
2023 819 64.7 12.6 81.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for J.G. Hening Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $284 (5.0%) $5,385 (95.0%) $5,668
2020 $319 (5.3%) $5,649 (94.7%) $5,968
2021 $382 (5.8%) $6,205 (94.2%) $6,586

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J.G. Hening Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 862nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1081st of 1114 Elementary schools
 19%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (J.G. Hening Elementary)7439.1
 34.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8467.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (J.G. Hening Elementary)5641.6
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7366.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (J.G. Hening Elementary)7830.8
 47.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8567.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (J.G. Hening Elementary)6853.5
 14.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7973.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (J.G. Hening Elementary)6423.5
 40.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7650.8
 25.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (J.G. Hening Elementary)7340.7
 32.3%
   5th Grade Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8167.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (J.G. Hening Elementary)7147
 24%
   5th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8171.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (J.G. Hening Elementary)9594
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8055
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students860819
 4.8%
African American428380
 11.2%
American Indian00
Asian3211
 65.6%
Hispanic233320
 37.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White12566
 47.2%
Two or More Races4142
 2.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.3%81.9%
 24.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about J.G. Hening Elementary

J.G. Hening Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.8% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 819 students attended J.G. Hening Elementary.

Students at J.G. Hening Elementary are 46% African American, 39% Hispanic, 8% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend J.G. Hening Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Manchester Middle
High : Meadowbrook High


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