Henry D. Ward Elementary

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Henry D. Ward Elementary School is a public school located in the East End of Richmond, Virginia, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Richmond Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community, working closely with families and local stakeholders to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

The curriculum at Henry D. Ward is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, utilizing data-driven instruction to bolster literacy and numeracy skills. Beyond core academic subjects, the school often incorporates programs focused on character building and extracurricular engagement to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing equity and high expectations, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, acting as a foundational pillar for the Darbytown Road neighborhood.

526

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry D. Ward Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	24
Black	382
Two or More	35

Black
382 (72.6%)
White
85 (16.2%)
Two or More
35 (6.7%)
Hispanic
24 (4.6%)

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:	Henrico County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)795-7030
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	470
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 25

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 108