Enrollment
417
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510189000822
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary — Richmond, VA
Federal NCES profile for Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 25
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.5%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary reports 417 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 89.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 49% above the Virginia average and 73% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 209 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Henrico County Public Schools spends $14,785 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 50.5% from local sources (property taxes), 42.1% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 49% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 30% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 49% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 19% in Virginia — lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,785
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 209 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 417 Top 30% in Virginia — larger than 70% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 89.5% +49% vs state
NCES ID 510189000822
Student demographics
African American 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 89.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 209:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.2%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 53
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henrico County Public Schools, which includes Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary.
$14,785
Per student
-9%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 42.1%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary
How many students attend Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary?
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary has 417 students enrolled. It is a other school in Richmond, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary?
89.5% of students at Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary is African American at 89.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary?
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.