William Ramsay Elementary

689 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.

689

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Ramsay Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	350
Black	131
Asian	74
Two or More	51
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
350 (50.8%)
Black
131 (19.0%)
White
78 (11.3%)
Asian
74 (10.7%)
Two or More
51 (7.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
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:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 42

Kindergarten 140

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 96