Henry Clay Elementary School

310 S James St
Ashland, VA 23005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Henry Clay Elementary School serves 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Henry Clay Elementary School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Henry Clay Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
20%
18%
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Black
23%
22%
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White
49%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Henry Clay Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Henry Clay Elementary School often compared to?
Henry Clay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John M. Gandy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Henry Clay Elementary School?
366 students attend Henry Clay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Henry Clay Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Clay Elementary School?
Henry Clay Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry Clay Elementary School offer ?
Henry Clay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry Clay Elementary School part of?
Henry Clay Elementary School is part of Hanover Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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