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William Ramsay Elementary School

5700 Sanger Ave
Alexandria, VA 22311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Ramsay Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

William Ramsay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
William Ramsay Elementary School's student population of 607 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
607 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
William Ramsay Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Ramsay Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1743 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of William Ramsay Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
15-19%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William Ramsay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
25-29%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William Ramsay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
11-19%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of William Ramsay Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in William Ramsay Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
53%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in William Ramsay Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in William Ramsay Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in William Ramsay Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in William Ramsay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in William Ramsay Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of William Ramsay Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William Ramsay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
17%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William Ramsay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Ramsay Elementary School's ranking?
William Ramsay Elementary School is ranked #1743 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are William Ramsay Elementary School often compared to?
William Ramsay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Adams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend William Ramsay Elementary School?
607 students attend William Ramsay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of William Ramsay Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Ramsay Elementary School?
William Ramsay Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Ramsay Elementary School offer ?
William Ramsay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Ramsay Elementary School part of?
William Ramsay Elementary School is part of Alexandria City School District.
In what neighborhood is William Ramsay Elementary School located?
William Ramsay Elementary School is located in the Alexandria West neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in Alexandria West.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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