Henry Clay Elementary School (Closed 2024)

310 S James St
Ashland, VA 23005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Henry Clay Elementary School serves 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

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Henry Clay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
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Hispanic
20%
19%
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Black
20%
22%
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White
49%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Henry Clay Elementary School?
359 students attend Henry Clay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Henry Clay Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Clay Elementary School?
Henry Clay Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower 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 County School District.

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