Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary

428 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

428

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	19
Black	380
Asian	2
Two or More	14

Black
380 (88.8 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.4 %)
Two or More
14 (3.3 %)
White
13 (3.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Henrico County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)343-6535
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
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 36

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 74