At a glance
Reported students
417
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
578
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary: 417 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 393
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Richmond. It is one of 79 current school records connected to Henrico County Public Schools. NCES reports 417 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (89.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (6%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.5%
- Hispanic6%
- Black89.9%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Henrico County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Charles M. Johnson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
423 reported students
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
Seven Pines Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
399 reported students
Lakeside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
Chamberlayne Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
389 reported students
Crestview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
388 reported students
Public schools near Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvie Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 497 | 0.6 mi |
| Glen Lea Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 461 | 1.1 mi |
| Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 425 | 1.4 mi |
| Fairfield Court Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 222 | 1.4 mi |
| Woodville Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 217 | 1.6 mi |
| Overby-Sheppard Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 256 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary
What grades does Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary serve?
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Henrico County Public Schools.
How many students attend Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary?
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary reported 417 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 393 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 417 students and 31.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Henrico County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary in?
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary is part of Henrico County Public Schools, based in Henrico, VA, which operates 79 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harvie Elementary (0.6 mi), Glen Lea Elementary (1.1 mi), Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.