Henry Marsh III Elementary

512 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

George Mason Elementary School, located in the historic Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. Operating under the Richmond Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

Situated on North 28th Street, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the surrounding neighborhood, often benefiting from partnerships with local organizations and community volunteers who support student success. George Mason Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic challenges by implementing a curriculum aligned with state standards while promoting a culture of equity and student engagement. Through dedicated faculty and administrative support, the school aims to be a welcoming place where young learners can build the skills necessary for long-term success.

512

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry Marsh III Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	28
Black	453
Asian	2
Two or More	20

Black
453 (88.5%)
Hispanic
28 (5.5%)
Two or More
20 (3.9%)
White
9 (1.8%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)780-4401
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	500
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

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 74