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.
Ward Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
3400 Darbytown Rd,
Richmond, VA
Henrico County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Bryan Almasian
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Niche Grade
C+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.3%
GreatSchools Rating
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%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/26/2015
No extra curricular activities for 4th graders. Should have a chess club or band or some other activity
1/26/2015
This is our 1st year at this school. My son is in the gifted program and I love this school!
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
8/4/2021
Professional, caring, supportive administrators! Loving, supportive teachers.
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!
10/3/2017
This is truly an "undervalued" school in the area. Dedicated and effective staff. Very Diverse
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Varina
List Price Range
$265K - $597K
Homes For Sale
36
Average Home Value
$364,409
Median Lot Size
16,117 Sq Ft
% Renters
19%
Household Income
$108,474
% of College Grads
30.9%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,879 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
42.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 11th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Gillies Creek Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Disc Golf
Powhatan Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Dorey Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Dog Park
Fort Harrison Richmond National Battlefield Park
- Trails
- Visitor Center
- Walking Paths
Four Mile Creek Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Ancarrow's landing
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
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