At a glance
Reported students
357
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
387
Patrick Henry Elementary: 357 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 359
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Patrick Henry Elementary
Patrick Henry Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Martinsville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Martinsville City Public Schools. NCES reports 357 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (52.4%) and White (28.9%). English learners represent 6.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Patrick Henry Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.9%
- Hispanic13.4%
- Black52.4%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Martinsville City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Albert Harris Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
399 reported students
Martinsville Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
387 reported students
Martinsville High
High · Grades 09–12
540 reported students
Clearview Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
110 reported students
Public schools near Patrick Henry Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Harris Elementary Elementary · Martinsville City Public Schools | KG–05 | 399 | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Olivet Elementary Elementary · Henry County Public Schools | PK–05 | 271 | 2.5 mi |
| Rich Acres Elementary Elementary · Henry County Public Schools | PK–05 | 253 | 3.3 mi |
| G.W. Carver Elementary Elementary · Henry County Public Schools | PK–05 | 460 | 4.7 mi |
| Meadow View Elementary Elementary · Henry County Public Schools | PK–05 | 659 | 4.7 mi |
| Drewry Mason Elementary Elementary · Henry County Public Schools | PK–05 | 382 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Patrick Henry Elementary
What grades does Patrick Henry Elementary serve?
Patrick Henry Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Martinsville City Public Schools.
How many students attend Patrick Henry Elementary?
Patrick Henry Elementary reported 357 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 359 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Patrick Henry Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 357 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Patrick Henry Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Patrick Henry Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Martinsville City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Patrick Henry Elementary in?
Patrick Henry Elementary is part of Martinsville City Public Schools, based in Martinsville, VA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Patrick Henry Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Albert Harris Elementary (1.7 mi), Mount Olivet Elementary (2.5 mi), Rich Acres Elementary (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.