Henry Clay Elementary School

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 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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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

Henry Clay Elementary School's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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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

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?
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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