Is Henry Elementary a good school?

Henry Elementary ranks 701 st of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Henry Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 172 students attended Henry Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Henry Elementary?

Students at Henry Elementary are 76% White, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Henry Elementary attend?

Students who attend Henry Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Benjamin Franklin Middle High : Franklin County High

Henry Elementary

Summary:

Henry Elementary is a public elementary school located in Henry, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 172. The school is part of the Franklin County Public Schools district, which is ranked 38 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Henry Elementary faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and underperformance compared to nearby schools. The school's proficiency rates in mathematics and reading on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests are generally lower than the district and state averages, and its statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 209 out of 1,099 Virginia elementary schools in 2016-2017 to a ranking of 701 out of 1,114 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This places the school in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 76.16% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a significant factor impacting the school's academic performance.

When compared to the nearby schools in the Franklin County Public Schools district, Henry Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in mathematics and reading. Schools like Snow Creek Elementary and Lee M. Waid Elementary consistently outperform Henry Elementary on these measures. To address these issues, the school and district should consider implementing targeted interventions, reviewing the school's curriculum and instructional practices, and engaging with the school community to develop a comprehensive plan for improving the school's performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

200 Henry School Rd
Henry, VA 24102

(540) 483-5676

District: Franklin County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
701^st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,148

Students who attend Henry Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Benjamin Franklin Middle
High:	Franklin County High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 172

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.2%

African American:

9.9%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Henry Elementary ranks worse than 62.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.37. (See more...)

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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henry Elementary is $11,148, which is the 6^th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henry Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry Elementary 701^st of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Henry Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Franklin County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin County Public Schools 38^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Henry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	70.33	267^th	1062	74.9%
2006	83.56	62^nd	1071	94.2%
2007	70.12	277^th	1083	74.4%
2008	71.26	251^st	1081	76.8%
2009	67.61	307^th	1082	71.6%
2010	80.11	96^th	1113	91.4%
2011	68.80	295^th	1117	73.6%
2012	62.33	402^nd	1117	64.0%
2013	56.95	488^th	1120	56.4%
2014	54.37	533^rd	1110	52.0%
2015	59.52	481^st	1100	56.3%
2016	63.70	406^th	1096	63.0%
2017	75.67	209^th	1099	81.0%
2018	67.84	343^rd	1097	68.7%
2019	70.96	308^th	1105	72.1%
2021	62.08	436^th	1103	60.5%
2022	64.75	411^th	1109	62.9%
2023	55.30	546^th	1114	51.0%
2024	42.37	701^st	1114	37.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.53	577^th	1036	44.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Henry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.57	396^th	1100	64.0%
2024	51.45	590^th	1098	46.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Henry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.08	662^nd	1093	39.4%
2024	31.35	819^th	1101	25.6%

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Rank History for White students at Henry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.01	812^th	984	17.5%
2024	21.68	847^th	979	13.5%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Henry 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	208	208
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	157	157
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	157	157
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	163	163
1993	149	9	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
1994	144	11	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
1995	151	11	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1996	151	11	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1997	167	11	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
1998	177	9	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
1999	198	15	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
2000	197	14	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	-4	210
2001	210	15	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
2002	209	13	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2003	209	13	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2004	212	12	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
2005	206	12	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2006	195	15	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	214
2007	191	16	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	217
2008	195	14	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
2009	203	16	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2010	201	14	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
2011	209	13	1	0	0	0	2	0	225
2012	204	9	0	0	0	0	7	0	220
2013	198	10	0	0	0	0	12	0	220
2014	177	13	0	1	0	0	7	0	198
2015	177	12	0	4	0	0	10	0	203
2016	176	8	0	7	0	0	8	0	199
2017	181	4	0	8	0	0	16	0	209
2018	181	6	0	9	0	0	11	0	207
2019	165	5	0	9	0	0	14	0	193
2020	151	6	0	10	0	0	12	0	179
2021	143	11	0	10	0	0	10	0	174
2022	125	12	0	12	0	0	12	0	161
2023	131	17	0	10	0	0	14	0	172

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

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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 Henry Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	208	12.7	16.3	n/a
1990	157	10.1	15.5	n/a
1991	157	9.5	16.5	n/a
1992	163	9.7	16.8	n/a
1993	159	8.3	19.2	n/a
1994	159	8.6	n/a	24.5
1995	167	n/a	0.0	37.7
1996	167	n/a	0.0	37.7
1997	180	n/a	0.0	33.9
1998	189	n/a	0.0	34.4
1999	213	11.1	19.2	49.8
2000	210	n/a	0.0	45.3
2001	230	15.5	14.8	48.7
2002	225	22.0	10.2	49.3
2003	225	22.0	10.2	49.3
2004	231	20.6	11.2	52.8
2005	225	17.6	12.8	53.8
2006	214	21.0	10.2	52.3
2007	217	19.9	10.9	53.5
2008	213	12.0	17.8	54.5
2009	222	12.5	17.8	56.8
2010	216	14.0	15.4	62.5
2011	225	13.0	17.3	58.2
2012	220	14.1	15.5	60
2013	220	15.0	14.6	60
2014	198	15.8	12.5	59.6
2015	203	16.0	12.6	55.2
2016	199	16.0	12.4	56.8
2017	209	16.3	12.7	64.6
2018	207	15.5	13.3	84.1
2019	193	16.6	11.5	86
2020	179	16.4	10.9	86
2021	174	14.0	12.4	n/a
2022	161	13.0	12.3	95.7
2023	172	13.5	12.7	76.2

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 Henry Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	208	12.7	16.3	n/a
1990	157	10.1	15.5	n/a
1991	157	9.5	16.5	n/a
1992	163	9.7	16.8	n/a
1993	159	8.3	19.2	n/a
1994	159	8.6	n/a	24.5
1995	167	n/a	0.0	37.7
1996	167	n/a	0.0	37.7
1997	180	n/a	0.0	33.9
1998	189	n/a	0.0	34.4
1999	213	11.1	19.2	49.8
2000	210	n/a	0.0	45.3
2001	230	15.5	14.8	48.7
2002	225	22.0	10.2	49.3
2003	225	22.0	10.2	49.3
2004	231	20.6	11.2	52.8
2005	225	17.6	12.8	53.8
2006	214	21.0	10.2	52.3
2007	217	19.9	10.9	53.5
2008	213	12.0	17.8	54.5
2009	222	12.5	17.8	56.8
2010	216	14.0	15.4	62.5
2011	225	13.0	17.3	58.2
2012	220	14.1	15.5	60
2013	220	15.0	14.6	60
2014	198	15.8	12.5	59.6
2015	203	16.0	12.6	55.2
2016	199	16.0	12.4	56.8
2017	209	16.3	12.7	64.6
2018	207	15.5	13.3	84.1
2019	193	16.6	11.5	86
2020	179	16.4	10.9	86
2021	174	14.0	12.4	n/a
2022	161	13.0	12.3	95.7
2023	172	13.5	12.7	76.2

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 Henry Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$884 (10.7%)	$7,416 (89.3%)	$8,300
2020	$1,350 (13.7%)	$8,479 (86.3%)	$9,829
2021	$1,700 (15.2%)	$9,449 (84.8%)	$11,148

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Henry Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 308^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 546^th of 1114 Elementary schools	21.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry Elementary)	83	78.8	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)	89	75.2	13.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Henry Elementary)	69	78.8	9.8%
3rd Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)	74	70.1	3.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henry Elementary)	100	70.4	29.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)	87	77.3	9.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Henry Elementary)	76	74.1	1.9%
4th Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)	79	73.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Henry Elementary)	97	69	28%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)	86	82.1	3.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Henry Elementary)	91	58.6	32.4%
5th Grade Science (Franklin County Public Schools)	83	68.4	14.6%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Henry Elementary)	88	58.6	29.4%
5th Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)	82	74	8%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	193	172	10.9%
African American	5	17	240%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	10	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	165	131	20.6%
Two or More Races	14	14
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86%	76.2%	9.8%

Schools Near Henry Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	SOL VA Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Henry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Henry School Rd	Henry	24102	Franklin County	Franklin County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 483-5676	172	14	12.7	76.2%	131 (76.2%)	17 (9.9%)	10 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.1%)	42.4	701^st of 1114 public elementary schools	37.1%		55.3	546^th of 1114 public elementary schools	51.0%	155	63.0	64.7	66.7	56.7	70.4	70.6	56.7	78.8		$11,148	$1,700	$9,449
Campbell Court Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	220 Campbell Ct	Bassett	24055	Henry County	Henry County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 629-5344	269	18	14.9	92.6%	167 (62.1%)	36 (13.4%)	35 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	30 (11.2%)	33.9	790^th of 1114 public elementary schools	29.1%		41	710^th of 1114 public elementary schools	36.3%	80	54.3	59.5	72.2	69.4	47.1	64.3	69.4	57.1		$8,643	$1,654	$6,989
Sontag Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3101 Sontag Rd	Rocky Mount	24151	Franklin County	Franklin County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 483-5667	241	22	10.8	75.9%	150 (62.2%)	24 (10.0%)	31 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (14.9%)	51.7	589^th of 1114 public elementary schools	47.1%		39.7	727^th of 1114 public elementary schools	34.7%	138	78.1	75.8	71.9	75.0	68.8	56.3	78.1	51.5		$11,371	$1,750	$9,622
Meadow View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	740 Figsboro Road	Martinsville	24112	Martinsville city	Henry County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 647-7676	674	41	16.4	88.3%	306 (45.4%)	152 (22.6%)	153 (22.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (8.8%)	52.9	579^th of 1114 public elementary schools	48.0%		40.1	718^th of 1114 public elementary schools	35.5%	139	60.7	76.0	67.0	68.0	68.7	66.7	77.7	77.5		$7,659	$1,095	$6,564
Ferrum Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	660 Ferrum Rd	Ferrum	24088	Franklin County	Franklin County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 365-7194	223	17	13.1	74.9%	186 (83.4%)	11 (4.9%)	11 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.3%)	65.8	414^th of 1114 public elementary schools	62.8%		73	294^th of 1114 public elementary schools	73.6%	120	79.0	78.6	81.8	75.8	79.0	71.4	81.8	57.1		$10,512	$1,951	$8,561
Stanleytown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	74 Edgewood Dr	Stanleytown	24168	Henry County	Henry County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 629-5084	267	22	12.4	82.8%	156 (58.4%)	51 (19.1%)	36 (13.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.2%)	33.5	798^th of 1114 public elementary schools	28.4%		34.8	790^th of 1114 public elementary schools	29.1%	8	64.3	55.3	60.0	55.6	69.1	60.5	65.9	63.2		$9,326	$1,013	$8,313
Snow Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5393 Snow Creek Rd	Penhook	24137	Franklin County	Franklin County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 483-5599	194	16	11.9	74.7%	140 (72.2%)	19 (9.8%)	9 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (12.9%)	75.4	275^th of 1114 public elementary schools	75.3%		67.1	382^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	65.7%	107	73.5	84.9	80.0	76.7	82.4	84.9	80.0	84.9		$10,480	$1,713	$8,767
Lee M. Waid Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	540 E Court Street	Rocky Mount	24151	Franklin County	Franklin County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 483-5736	412	32	12.8	74.3%	225 (54.6%)	77 (18.7%)	51 (12.4%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (13.3%)	76.9	258^th of 1114 public elementary schools	76.8%		80.2	204^th of 1114 public elementary schools	81.7%	54	92.5	88.1	78.3	73.3	79.3	83.3	76.3	88.1		$12,005	$1,562	$10,443
Albert Harris Elementary	Public	K-5	710 Smith Road	Martinsville	24112	Martinsville city	Martinsville City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 403-5838	403	33	12.4	101.0%	54 (13.4%)	242 (60.0%)	72 (17.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.4%)	18.8	950^th of 1114 public elementary schools	14.7%		21.3	928^th of 1114 public elementary schools	16.7%	22	50.0	38.9	60.3	56.9	40.6	47.1	60.3		65.5	$9,021	$2,049	$6,973
Sanville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	19 Sanville School Rd	Bassett	24055	Henry County	Henry County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 629-5301	238	19	12.8	92.4%	178 (74.8%)	12 (5.0%)	31 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.1%)	54.2	567^th of 1114 public elementary schools	49.1%		40.4	714^th of 1114 public elementary schools	35.9%	147	70.6	69.8	86.1	72.2	67.7	74.4	75.0	55.8		$9,967	$1,753	$8,215

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