Washington-Henry Elementary School

Washington-Henry Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
9025 Washington Henry Dr,  Mechanicsville, VA
Hanover County Public Schools
5.0
367 Students
B+
Niche Grade
At the Home of the Statesmen, students of Washington-Henry Elementary School (W-HES) begin each day with a morning meeting where they gather in a circle for 20 to 30 minutes and interact with their peers. Morning meetings are about greeting fellow students, sharing, group activities, and morning messages. It helps build a sense of togetherness within the school. As part of Hanover County Public Schools in Mechanicsville, Va., W-HES aims to continue its strong literacy presence in the school by hosting literacy programs all year long, such as Literacy Week and One School One Book. Family is also a big part of this school. Inviting family to school events, back-to-school nights, and parent-teacher organized fund-raisers are all examples of how W-HES aims to emphasize the importance of togetherness. Serving kindergarten through fifth grade, W-HES has a math workshop it implements within all grades. The math workshop involves having students engage in small group instruction and differentiated math tasks that are appropriate for their level of learning. The resources offered at this school are art, music, library, and physical education. W-HES believes music is an important part of student learning as it can provide students with stronger brain connections, bring cultural awareness and appreciation, and stress relief.

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Dana R. Jackson
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
72%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
262:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
75.3%
Black
8.3%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
Hispanic
4.4%
Native American
1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/14/2019
We’ve had an amazing experience at this school! My daughter loves it there and all of the staff!
5.0 parent
10/8/2016
This school is a wonderful small family atmosphere. My 3 children attend here and they are supported by great teachers and a very active PTA group. I'm proud to have my kids learning and growing with the WHES family.
5.0 other
4/15/2014
My school is a 100% great outstanding amazing school I'm glad I'm going there and glad my brother is there!!!!!!!
5.0 parent
10/8/2013
WHES is a wonderful school because no child there is left behind. They helped my Autistic son in all subject and made of him a more confident child, they brought him to A level on most subjects. Teachers are professional, caring and very encouraging for children and parents as well.

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