Richmond County Elementary

Richmond County Public Schools
361 Walnut St
Warsaw, VA 22572
854 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 7th
School Overview
Richmond County Elementary School (RCES), located at 361 Walnut St in Warsaw, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Richmond County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its elementary-age students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond while building a strong sense of community pride in the Northern Neck region.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Richmond County Elementary places a high value on home-school communication and community involvement to ensure student success. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about important updates, school events, and educational resources. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, RCES strives to provide a safe, engaging, and modern educational experience that encourages students to reach their full potential within a collaborative and encouraging school culture.
854
Total Students
60.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    474 (55.5%)
  • Black
    175 (20.5%)
  • Hispanic
    117 (13.7%)
  • Two or More
    83 (9.7%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Richmond County Public Schools
Phone: (804)333-3510
Website: http://rcem.richmond-county.k12.va.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 7th
Total Students: 854
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 60.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 732
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 46
Kindergarten 107
Grade 1 80
Grade 2 107
Grade 3 105
Grade 4 106
Grade 5 99
Grade 6 99
Grade 7 105
Gender Ratio
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