Ressie Jeffries Elementary School

320 East Criser Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 649 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ressie Jeffries Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 649 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ressie Jeffries Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Ressie Jeffries Elementary School's student population of 649 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
649 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Ressie Jeffries Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ressie Jeffries Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#945 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
73%
68%
(20-21)
64%
69%
(20-21)
35-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
6%
21%
White
72%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
(22-23)
22.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ressie Jeffries Elementary School's ranking?
Ressie Jeffries Elementary School is ranked #945 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Ressie Jeffries Elementary School often compared to?
Ressie Jeffries Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School, Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ressie Jeffries Elementary School?
649 students attend Ressie Jeffries Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ressie Jeffries Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ressie Jeffries Elementary School?
Ressie Jeffries Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ressie Jeffries Elementary School offer ?
Ressie Jeffries Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Ressie Jeffries Elementary School part of?
Ressie Jeffries Elementary School is part of Warren County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 649 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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