Excellent
#346 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 19% in state
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
Elementary School · Richmond City Public Schools · Richmond, VA
A Richmond City Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 2459, Richmond, VA 23218
- Math 85% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,531/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richmond City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #6 of 46
- District spending per student
- $21,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts is listed in Richmond City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts is a public elementary school in Richmond, VA, part of Richmond City Public Schools, serving approximately 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #346 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
What grades does Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts serve?
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts?
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts rank in VA?
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts ranks #346 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts a charter school?
Yes, Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts a Title I school?
No, Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts?
100.0% of students at Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richmond city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (804) 888-7061
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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