Is Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts a good school?

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

How many students attend Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts?

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

What is the racial makeup of Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts?

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

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:
689^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,942

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 328

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.1%

White:

39.9%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts ranks worse than 61.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5^th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.44. (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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (45.1%), White (39.9%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts is $9,942, which is the 14^th 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 689^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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White students:

Richmond City Public Schools:

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

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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
2011	55.18	533^rd	1117	52.3%
2012	40.67	775^th	1117	30.6%
2013	22.60	966^th	1120	13.8%
2014	51.22	581^st	1110	47.7%
2015	25.68	922^nd	1100	16.2%
2016	29.81	883^rd	1096	19.4%
2017	44.40	696^th	1099	36.7%
2018	47.67	664^th	1097	39.5%
2019	43.83	704^th	1105	36.3%
2021	10.69	1004^th	1103	9.0%
2022	31.73	828^th	1109	25.3%
2023	36.84	761^st	1114	31.7%
2024	43.44	689^th	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	826^th	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	727^th	1100	33.9%
2024	47.59	636^th	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	786^th	1093	28.1%
2024	39.67	736^th	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	438^th	579	24.4%
2024	28.37	478^th	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	198^th	984	79.9%
2024	73.28	218^th	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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, May 14, 2020

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

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	Total
2011	51	85	3	4	0	0	3	146
2012	59	117	3	6	0	0	4	189
2013	57	121	3	8	0	0	8	197
2014	62	142	7	10	0	0	6	227
2015	77	194	15	10	0	0	4	300
2016	87	229	10	10	0	0	9	345
2017	99	181	8	9	1	0	17	315
2018	106	190	7	7	2	0	15	327
2019	129	178	1	10	3	0	23	344
2020	129	173	1	13	5	0	26	347
2021	131	163	1	16	4	0	24	339
2022	135	139	4	13	4	2	19	316
2023	118	147	4	17	1	2	20	309
2024	131	148	4	18	1	2	24	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 704^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 761^st 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)	70	64.7	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)	61	42	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts)	70	61.7	8.3%
3rd Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)	50	40.1	9.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts)	84	52.5	31.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)	65	45.9	19.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts)	70	69.8	0.2%
4th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)	56	47.2	8.8%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts)	78	52.1	25.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)	65	41.3	23.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts)	81	63.3	17.7%
5th Grade Science (Richmond City Public Schools)	61	39.4	21.6%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts)	81	73.5	7.5%
5th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)	62	46	16%
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	344	309	10.2%
African American	178	147	17.4%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	10	17	70%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	129	118	8.5%
Two or More Races	23	20	13%

Schools Near Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

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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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts	Public, Charter	K-5	3411 Semmes Avenue	Richmond	23225	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(804) 888-7061	328	18	18.2	100.0%	131 (39.9%)	148 (45.1%)	18 (5.5%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	24 (7.3%)	43.4	689^th of 1114 public elementary schools	38.2%		36.8	761^st of 1114 public elementary schools	31.7%	72	86.5	66.7	45.9	63.9	75.7	70.0	63.9	68.0	$9,942	$00	$9,942
Swansboro Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3160 Midlothian Tnpk	Richmond	23224	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-5030	152	14	10.8	97.4%	7 (4.6%)	105 (69.1%)	38 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	21.2	930^th of 1114 public elementary schools	16.5%		8.1	1045^th of 1114 public elementary schools	6.2%	115		61.9			64.3	52.4		42.9	$15,078	$1,369	$13,708
Westover Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1211 Jahnke Rd	Richmond	23225	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-5002	365	24	15.2	100.0%	77 (21.1%)	228 (62.5%)	42 (11.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	11.3	1013^th of 1114 public elementary schools	9.1%		6	1070^th of 1114 public elementary schools	3.9%	57	53.3	44.4	29.7	40.6	66.1	41.5	51.7	21.8	$9,369	$805	$8,563
Blackwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Everett St	Richmond	23224	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-5078	378	25	15.1	99.7%	5 (1.3%)	305 (80.7%)	54 (14.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	3.1	1099^th of 1114 public elementary schools	1.3%		1	1112^th of 1114 public elementary schools	0.2%	13	37.7	41.0	37.5	34.0	39.1	31.0	43.5	31.2	$11,060	$1,096	$9,964
Maymont Pre-K Center	Public	PK	1211 S. Allen Ave.	Richmond	23220	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 780-6263	152	13	11.6	102.6%	18 (11.8%)	108 (71.1%)	14 (9.2%)	10 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)
Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5601 Jahnke Rd	Richmond	23225	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-5061	344	18	19.1	99.4%	19 (5.5%)	173 (50.3%)	144 (41.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.0%)	14.3	985^th of 1114 public elementary schools	11.6%		9.7	1032^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	7.4%	47	35.4	59.6	50.0	37.9	41.5	58.0	41.1	63.5	$10,010	$533	$9,477
Cardinal Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1745 Catalina Dr	Richmond	23224	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-5082	849	41	20.7	99.6%	12 (1.4%)	120 (14.1%)	707 (83.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.8%)	3.7	1095^th of 1114 public elementary schools	1.7%		2.5	1101^st of 1114 public elementary schools	1.2%	6	44.3	35.4	44.6	41.9	26.5	29.2	37.4	17.1	$7,376	$369	$7,007
Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2409 Webber Avenue	Richmond	23224	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-5008	523	30	17.4	99.6%	14 (2.7%)	322 (61.6%)	178 (34.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.3%)	2.5	1104^th of 1114 public elementary schools	0.9%		1.4	1111^th of 1114 public elementary schools	0.3%	7	27.1	36.0	35.4	30.8	33.7	47.1	38.3	36.0	$9,449	$751	$8,698
Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3021 Maplewood Ave	Richmond	23221	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-6252	232	12	19.3	100.0%	87 (37.5%)	101 (43.5%)	24 (10.3%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.9%)	45.8	660^th of 1114 public elementary schools	40.8%		27.1	871^st of 1114 public elementary schools	21.8%	211	80.5	55.6	64.1	56.4	85.4	59.3	66.7	63.0	$13,085	$1,058	$12,026
Miles Jones Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Beaufont Hill Drive	Richmond	23225	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 319-3185	506	21	24.0	99.8%	18 (3.6%)	298 (58.9%)	174 (34.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	4	1090^th of 1114 public elementary schools	2.2%		3.5	1092^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	2.0%	2	38.3	33.8	29.3	42.7	42.0	42.9	50.6	27.3	$9,650	$664	$8,986

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