Ressie Jeffries Elementary

320 East Criser Road
Front Royal, VA 22630

www.wcps.k12.va.us/rjes

649 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ressie Jeffries Elementary School, located in Front Royal, Virginia, is a key part of the Warren County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The faculty and staff prioritize the foundational skills necessary for elementary education, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

As a community-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on home-school communication and active parent involvement to enhance the educational experience. Through a variety of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and district-aligned curriculum, Ressie Jeffries Elementary strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best. Additional details regarding their specific programs, school calendar, and administrative contact information can be found on their official district website.

649

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ressie Jeffries Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	469
Hispanic	69
Black	37
Asian	6
Two or More	66
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
469 (72.3%)
Hispanic
69 (10.6%)
Two or More
66 (10.2%)
Black
37 (5.7%)
Asian
6 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Warren County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)636-6824
Website:	http://www.wcps.k12.va.us/rjes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	481
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 34

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 106