William Ramsay Elementary

607 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William Ramsay Elementary School, located in the West End of Alexandria, Virginia, serves a diverse student body within the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. With a commitment to preparing students for the future, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the needs of a multilingual and multicultural population, often providing robust resources for English Language Learners and students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

Beyond its academic offerings, William Ramsay Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, frequently collaborating with families and neighborhood organizations to enhance the educational experience. The school encourages a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, striving to ensure that every student feels valued and empowered. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to balance rigorous instructional standards with a nurturing atmosphere, aiming to help all students achieve their full potential in both their academic pursuits and their personal development.

607

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Ramsay Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	321
Black	130
Asian	77
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Hispanic
321 (52.9 %)
Black
130 (21.4 %)
Asian
77 (12.7 %)
White
66 (10.9 %)
Two or More
11 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alexandria City Public Schools
Phone:	(703)824-6950
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	611
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 79