A. HENDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A. Henderson Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Prince William County Public Schools school district, located in Dumfries, VA with about 820 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, A. Henderson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Henderson Elementary School is a public school located in Dumfries, Virginia, serving students in Prince William County. Situated in a residential area near the Waterway Drive corridor, the school functions as a community hub for local families, providing foundational K-5 education. It is part of the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) system, which emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum focused on literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while incorporating support services to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its student population.

The school environment at Henderson Elementary is typically characterized by a focus on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student growth and parent-teacher collaboration. As part of a large and growing school district, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives, access to modern educational technology, and professional development programs for staff. By balancing standard instructional goals with extracurricular engagement, Henderson Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while promoting a strong sense of school spirit and community identity within Dumfries.

For more information, contact A. Henderson Elementary at (703) 670-2885 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.