At a glance
Reported students
512
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403
Henry Marsh III Elementary: 512 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
14.5:1 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
- 474
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about Henry Marsh III Elementary
Henry Marsh III Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Richmond. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Richmond City Public Schools. NCES reports 512 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, 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 (88.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Henry Marsh III Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.2 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
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White1.8%
- Hispanic5.5%
- Black88.5%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- 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
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 Richmond City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Miles Jones Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
505 reported students
J.L. Francis Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
526 reported students
Mary Munford Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
476 reported students
Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
551 reported students
Southampton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
473 reported students
Linwood Holton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
433 reported students
Public schools near Henry Marsh III 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimborazo Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 403 | 0.3 mi |
| Bellevue Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 206 | 0.5 mi |
| Woodville Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 217 | 1 mi |
| Fairfield Court Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 222 | 1.2 mi |
| Blackwell Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 420 | 2.1 mi |
| Montrose Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 341 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Henry Marsh III Elementary
What grades does Henry Marsh III Elementary serve?
Henry Marsh III Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Richmond City Public Schools.
How many students attend Henry Marsh III Elementary?
Henry Marsh III Elementary reported 512 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 474 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Henry Marsh III Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 512 students and 35.2 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 Henry Marsh III Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Henry Marsh III Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richmond City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Henry Marsh III Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Henry Marsh III Elementary in?
Henry Marsh III Elementary is part of Richmond City Public Schools, based in Richmond, VA, which operates 57 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Henry Marsh III Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chimborazo Elementary (0.3 mi), Bellevue Elementary (0.5 mi), Woodville Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.