Patrick Henry K-8 School

1,075 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Patrick Henry Elementary School, located in the West End of Alexandria, Virginia, is a key institution within the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The facility itself is a modern, purpose-built structure designed to support collaborative learning, featuring flexible classrooms, extensive technology integration, and outdoor spaces that encourage active play and exploration for its pre-K through 5th-grade students.

Academically, Patrick Henry emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on core subjects while integrating social-emotional learning to support the "whole child." The school places a high value on community engagement, regularly hosting events that bridge the gap between families and the classroom. By leveraging its diverse population, the school creates a culturally rich environment where students are encouraged to develop global perspectives, critical thinking skills, and a sense of responsibility toward their local community.

1,075

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patrick Henry K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	303
Black	343
Asian	95
Two or More	101
Pacific Islander	16

Black
343 (31.9%)
Hispanic
303 (28.2%)
White
217 (20.2%)
Two or More
101 (9.4%)
Asian
95 (8.8%)
Pacific Islander
16 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alexandria City Public Schools
Phone:	(703)461-4170
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,075
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,041
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 135

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 156

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 112

Grade 6 109

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 70