C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary

4416 Broad Run Church Rd
New Baltimore, VA 20187

www.fcps1.org/Domain/23

525 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School is located in the New Baltimore area of Fauquier County, Virginia. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is known for its focus on foundational academic development, character education, and fostering a supportive learning environment for young learners. It functions as a key component of the Fauquier County Public Schools system, emphasizing a curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while encouraging active participation in school activities and local community events.

The school is situated in a more rural, scenic setting, which contributes to its close-knit, neighborhood-oriented atmosphere. C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary typically prides itself on strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents, aiming to maintain high standards of student achievement and holistic growth. As with other schools in the district, it utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has access to comprehensive support systems and extracurricular enrichment.

525

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	68
Black	20
Asian	19
Two or More	43

White
375 (71.4%)
Hispanic
68 (13.0%)
Two or More
43 (8.2%)
Black
20 (3.8%)
Asian
19 (3.6%)

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:	Fauquier County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)422-7650
Website:	http://www.fcps1.org/Domain/23
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 27

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 101