Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

Summary:

Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts is a public charter elementary school serving 309 students in grades K-5 in Richmond, Virginia, a diverse urban area.

Patrick Henry consistently outperforms the Richmond City Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in standardized test scores, with 86.49% of 3rd graders proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics compared to 45.56% for the district and 70.11% for the state. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a racially diverse student population, with 38.19% White, 47.57% African American, and 6.47% two or more races. Despite a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Patrick Henry's academic achievements suggest effective teaching practices and support systems are in place.

When compared to nearby schools like William Fox Elementary, Broad Rock Elementary, and Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary, Patrick Henry's academic performance, racial diversity, and resource allocation stand out, making it a potential model for other schools in the Richmond City Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 3411 Semmes Avenue
       Richmond, VA  23225-3425


(804) 888-7061

District: Richmond City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
689th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,942 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  328

Racial breakdown:

African American:
45.1%
White:
39.9%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts ranks worse than 61.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.44. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (45.1%), White (39.9%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts is 18.2. 19 elementary schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts employs 18 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts is $9,942, which is the 14th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts 689th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts in the ranking list.)

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Richmond City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond City Public Schools 113th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

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Rank History for all students at Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 55.18 533rd 1117 52.3%
2012 40.67 775th 1117 30.6%
2013 22.60 966th 1120 13.8%
2014 51.22 581st 1110 47.7%
2015 25.68 922nd 1100 16.2%
2016 29.81 883rd 1096 19.4%
2017 44.40 696th 1099 36.7%
2018 47.67 664th 1097 39.5%
2019 43.83 704th 1105 36.3%
2021 10.69 1004th 1103 9.0%
2022 31.73 828th 1109 25.3%
2023 36.84 761st 1114 31.7%
2024 43.44 689th 1114 38.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.48 826th 1036 20.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.61 727th 1100 33.9%
2024 47.59 636th 1098 42.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.59 786th 1093 28.1%
2024 39.67 736th 1101 33.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.79 438th 579 24.4%
2024 28.37 478th 588 18.7%
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Rank History for White students at Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.17 198th 984 79.9%
2024 73.28 218th 979 77.7%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, May 14, 2020

Open Quote I was so happy to leave such a toxic environment. My children all have thrived in their middle school since leaving in so many ways. I supported the schools vision for education and environment and they failed as time went on. I do not recommend. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, April 21, 2016

Open Quote Test scores are meaningless with a small school population. We have been very pleased with our Patrick Henry experience. Love the dress code and unique education model. There is so much potential for Patrick Henry, and parental involvement, while required, is top notch. Many parents choose to go above and beyond the minimum through active participation in PTA and helping out in the indoor and outdoor classrooms (yes, much time is spent learning in the local park). One of our most favorite activities in which to participate is the Friday morning meetings where students (and teachers) of all levels are recognized by their exceptional behavior and school/community stewardship. Talk about uplifting! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 51 85 3 4 0 0 3 0 146
2012 59 117 3 6 0 0 4 0 189
2013 57 121 3 8 0 0 8 0 197
2014 62 142 7 10 0 0 6 0 227
2015 77 194 15 10 0 0 4 0 300
2016 87 229 10 10 0 0 9 0 345
2017 99 181 8 9 1 0 17 0 315
2018 106 190 7 7 2 0 15 0 327
2019 129 178 1 10 3 0 23 0 344
2020 129 173 1 13 5 0 26 0 347
2021 131 163 1 16 4 0 24 0 339
2022 135 139 4 13 4 2 19 0 316
2023 118 147 4 17 1 2 20 0 309
2024 131 148 4 18 1 2 24 0 328

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 Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 146 11.2 13.0 0
2012 189 1.1 171.8 n/a
2013 197 16.0 12.3 n/a
2014 227 17.0 13.3 0
2015 300 20.0 15.0 0
2016 345 20.0 17.2 n/a
2017 315 19.0 16.5 n/a
2018 327 22.0 14.8 n/a
2019 344 22.0 15.6 n/a
2020 347 22.0 15.7 n/a
2021 339 24.0 14.1 n/a
2022 316 22.0 14.3 n/a
2023 309 23.0 13.4 100.3
2024 328 18.0 18.2 100

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 Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 146 11.2 13.0 0
2012 189 1.1 171.8 n/a
2013 197 16.0 12.3 n/a
2014 227 17.0 13.3 0
2015 300 20.0 15.0 0
2016 345 20.0 17.2 n/a
2017 315 19.0 16.5 n/a
2018 327 22.0 14.8 n/a
2019 344 22.0 15.6 n/a
2020 347 22.0 15.7 n/a
2021 339 24.0 14.1 n/a
2022 316 22.0 14.3 n/a
2023 309 23.0 13.4 100.3
2024 328 18.0 18.2 100

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 Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $9,878 (100.0%) $9,878
2020 $00 (0.0%) $9,565 (100.0%) $9,565
2021 $00 (0.0%) $9,942 (100.0%) $9,942

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 704th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 761st of 1114 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts)7064.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)6142
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts)7061.7
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)5040.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts)8452.5
 31.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)6545.9
 19.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts)7069.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)5647.2
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts)7852.1
 25.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)6541.3
 23.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts)8163.3
 17.7%
   5th Grade Science (Richmond City Public Schools)6139.4
 21.6%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts)8173.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)6246
 16%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students344309
 10.2%
African American178147
 17.4%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic1017
 70%
Pacific Islander02
White129118
 8.5%
Two or More Races2320
 13%


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Students at Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts are 45% African American, 40% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts ranks 689th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 328 students attended Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts.


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