Ward Elementary School

Ward Elementary School playground with rock wall.

Henry D. Ward Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1.

Henry D. Ward Elementary has over 400 students.

Ward Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

3400 Darbytown Rd, Richmond, VA

Varina Neighborhood

Henrico County Public Schools

3.9

4.3

501 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

Named after the noteworthy Varina citizen and educator Henry D. Ward, Ward Elementary School is a part of the Henrico County Public Schools District. Henry D. Ward was a memorable school principal at Baker Elementary for 24 years. Ward Elementary got more than just its name from the former school principal; the school’s mascot is the colt, chosen because of Mr. Ward’s love of horses. Today, this school serves students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. To maintain academic progress, Ward believes in keeping the learner at the center of the work. Thus, Ward utilizes tiered instruction where teachers cater lessons and work to what will best fit each student – supplying opportunities for everyone to succeed and adding additional support when needed. There are two active clubs at this school. One is the Safety Patrol, sponsored by a physical education teacher at the school, and there is also the Student Council Association.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Bryan Almasian

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
42%

Reading Proficiency
52%

C+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

52%

Math Proficiency

42%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

16.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

471:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.8%

Female

47.2%

Black

75.1%

White

14.7%

Two or more races

5.1%

Hispanic

4.7%

Native American

<1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Works Here

11/19/2022

I am a current Employee here and I absolutely love working here. From the amazing teachers to the staff and most importantly the students they make the environment great. I am the youngest employee there so I love how I'm able to learn and see what could possibly be my future career.

4.0 NicheUser

1/26/2015

Doors remain locked during the day. You have to be buzzed in for access to the school. Anti-bullying programs also abound.

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1.0 parent

4/27/2023

This school is a major disappointment. The admins and other staff will wait until literally the last minute to contact the parent about an issue involving your child that happened hours earlier versus right after the incident has occurred. This school also has quite a few teachers who are not board...

5.0 other

8/4/2021

Professional, caring, supportive administrators! Loving, supportive teachers.

5.0 parent

9/6/2018

Very surprised to see this rating! From personal experience this school has been a place for my son to grow and challenge himself in the guidance of very strong and loving teachers!

5.0 parent

10/3/2017

This is truly an "undervalued" school in the area. Dedicated and effective staff. Very Diverse

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Virginia Henrico County Richmond 23231 Varina

Ward Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Richmond, VA and is served by the Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 501 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Ward Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $369,070. Discover additional schools in the area, like Varina High School, East End Christian Academy, John Rolfe Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ward Elementary School.

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