HAROLD MACON RATCLIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Henrico County Public Schools school district, located in Richmond, VA with about 467 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary School is a public school located in the Richmond Public Schools district in Richmond, Virginia. Serving students in the East End of the city, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, numeracy, and social development. It operates as a vital community hub, focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can engage in learning, character building, and extracurricular activities.

The school is known for its commitment to student-centered instruction and fostering a safe, inclusive culture for its young learners. Like many schools within the Richmond district, Ratcliffe Elementary prioritizes academic growth and community involvement, often partnering with local organizations and families to enhance the student experience. By focusing on essential skills and personalized attention, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary at (804) 343-6535 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2901 Thalen St
Richmond, VA 23223
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HAROLD MACON RATCLIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Richmond, VA with about 467 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
467
Teachers:
28.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 467 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HAROLD MACON RATCLIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.5%
Two or more races
3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
White
1.7%
Asian
0.2%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.