Washington-Henry Elementary

9025 Washington Henry Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington-Henry Elementary School is a public school located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Hanover County Public Schools district, the school is known for fostering a supportive and community-focused learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while promoting character development, aiming to prepare students for success both in their future schooling and as contributing members of their community.

The school is characterized by its dedication to student growth, utilizing a variety of resources and extracurricular opportunities to engage diverse learners. With a commitment to collaboration between faculty, parents, and the surrounding Mechanicsville neighborhood, Washington-Henry strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Through its focus on academic excellence and social-emotional well-being, the school works to ensure that each child receives the personalized attention necessary to reach their full potential.

385

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington-Henry Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	17
Black	32
Asian	18
Two or More	24
American Indian	4

White
290 (75.3 %)
Black
32 (8.3 %)
Two or More
24 (6.2 %)
Asian
18 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
17 (4.4 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hanover County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)723-2300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 54