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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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William Ramsay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
607 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1743 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
53%
19%
Black
21%
22%
White
11%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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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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