Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School's student population of 526 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
School Rankings
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#488 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
4%
22%
White
71%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fauquier County 51爆料s
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School's ranking?
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School is ranked #488 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School often compared to?
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.b. Smith Elementary School, C.m. Bradley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School?
526 students attend C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School?
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School offer ?
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School part of?
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School is part of Fauquier County 51爆料s.
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