Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harding Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 282 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Harding Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harding Avenue Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Harding Avenue Elementary School?
282 students attend Harding Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Harding Avenue Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harding Avenue Elementary School?
Harding Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harding Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Harding Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harding Avenue Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 282 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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