Ratcliffe Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Ratcliffe Elementary School serves 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
544 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
82%
21%
White
5%
44%
All Ethnic Groups
95%
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ratcliffe Elementary School?
544 students attend Ratcliffe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ratcliffe Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ratcliffe Elementary School?
Ratcliffe Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ratcliffe Elementary School offer ?
Ratcliffe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ratcliffe Elementary School part of?
Ratcliffe Elementary School is part of Henrico County Public Schools.

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