Very Good
#646 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 35% in state
Based on limited data
Henry Clay Elementary
Elementary School · Hanover County Public Schools · Ashland, VA
A Hanover County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
310 S James St, Ashland, VA 23005
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on VA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Henry Clay Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,049
Median home value
$376,400
Median rent
$1,236/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–6 | 1.9 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Elmont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of Atlee CommonsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 4.9 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| The Goddard School - AshlandPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 5.0 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hanover County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #15 of 23
- District spending per student
- $13,035NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Henry Clay Elementary is listed in Hanover County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry Clay Elementary
Henry Clay Elementary is a public elementary school in Ashland, VA, part of Hanover County Public Schools, serving approximately 359 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #646 of 1,851 schools in VA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry Clay Elementary
What grades does Henry Clay Elementary serve?
Henry Clay Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Henry Clay Elementary?
Henry Clay Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Clay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Clay Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry Clay Elementary rank in VA?
Henry Clay Elementary ranks #646 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Henry Clay Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry Clay Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Henry Clay Elementary a charter school?
No, Henry Clay Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry Clay Elementary a Title I school?
No, Henry Clay Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry Clay Elementary?
88.0% of students at Henry Clay Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hanover County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (804) 365-8120
- Area population (ZIP 23005)
- 19,454
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23005; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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