Henry D. Ward Elementary vs Sandston Elementary
Sandston Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.9/10 compared to 3.7/10. Henry D. Ward Elementary is significantly larger with 499 students, about 2.7× the size of Sandston Elementary (185). In math proficiency, Sandston Elementary leads at 87.0%.
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Henry D. Ward Elementary
Richmond, VA
3.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
499 students
Sandston Elementary
Sandston, VA
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
185 students
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| Metric | Henry D. Ward Elementary | Sandston Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.7 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| Growth Score | 3.8 | 8.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.8% | 92.4% |
| Environment Score | 2.4 | 8.4 |
| State Rank | #1,675 of 1,854 | #746 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 10th | 60th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Henry D. Ward Elementary | Sandston Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 70.0% | 87.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 70.0% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Richmond (23231) | Sandston (23150) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $74,245 | $76,184 |
| Median Home Value | $270,400 | $264,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,272 | $1,185 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 28.6% | 20.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | 6.9% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 25 min |