- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, VA
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510189000822
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #27 of 63
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary ranks #27 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 510189000822 · Richmond, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 11.6:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Randolph
John Randolph Tucker High
2,132 students
- Deep Run High
Deep Run High
1,992 students
- Glen Allen Hig
Glen Allen High
1,939 students
- Highland Sprin
Highland Springs High
1,928 students
- Douglas S. Fre
Douglas S. Freeman High
1,881 students
- This school 417
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary
417 students
What this shows Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary compares
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 55% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 17% in Virginia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henrico County Public Schools reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Richmond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary
Standard public school
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Falling Creek Elementary
Standard public school
823 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Maybeury Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dumbarton Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Tuckahoe Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~417 students)
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 public school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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 57.6%.
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% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary?
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary ranks #27 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary, Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students), Deep Run High (1,992 students), and Glen Allen High (1,939 students). See the Henrico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.