Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#389 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
93%
22%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School is ranked #389 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School often compared to?
Henry Marsh Iii Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Court Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School?
493 students attend Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School?
Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School offer ?
Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School part of?
Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School located?
Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School is located in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in Church Hill.
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