Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School

8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School serves 331 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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School's student population of 331 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School is 0.56, 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
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
19%
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Black
62%
22%
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White
23%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School often compared to?
Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Varina Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School?
331 students attend Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School?
Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School offer ?
Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School part of?
Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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