Rappahannock County Elementary

Rappahannock County Public Schools
34 Schoolhouse Road
Washington, VA 22747
457 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 7th
School Overview
Rappahannock County Elementary School, located in the rural community of Washington, Virginia, serves as the primary educational hub for young learners in the county. As part of the small Rappahannock County Public Schools division, the institution emphasizes a close-knit, community-oriented approach to education. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development, leveraging its small-town setting to create a supportive environment where faculty and staff can provide individualized attention to students.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while taking advantage of the unique regional character of the Blue Ridge foothills. By maintaining a strong partnership between parents, educators, and the community, Rappahannock County Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school's website serves as a vital resource for staying connected with classroom activities, district policies, and the latest news regarding school operations.
457
Total Students
36.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    376 (82.3%)
  • Hispanic
    48 (10.5%)
  • Two or More
    27 (5.9%)
  • Black
    6 (1.3%)
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: Rappahannock County Public Schools
Phone: (540)227-0200
Website: http://www.rappahannockschools.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 7th
Total Students: 457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 297
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 36
Kindergarten 52
Grade 1 57
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 42
Grade 4 66
Grade 5 55
Grade 6 58
Grade 7 50
Gender Ratio