WINDY GAP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Windy Gap Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Franklin County Public Schools school district, located in Hardy, VA with about 333 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 21 teachers, Windy Gap Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Windy Gap Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Hardy, Virginia, serving students in Franklin County. The school is situated in a scenic, residential area off Truman Hill Road, positioning it as a central educational hub for families in the surrounding countryside. As part of the Franklin County Public Schools district, it emphasizes foundational academic development and community engagement within a smaller, close-knit environment typical of the region.
The school is known for its focus on providing a supportive atmosphere for young learners, typically serving students from kindergarten through the early elementary grades. By fostering a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students, Windy Gap aims to prepare children for their future academic careers while maintaining the values of the local community. Its location in Hardy reflects the school's commitment to being a stable and accessible resource for families living throughout the northern part of Franklin County.
For more information, contact Windy Gap Elementary at (540) 719-2809 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hardy, VA 24101
(540) 719-2809
WINDY GAP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Hardy, VA with about 333 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Franklin County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 333
- Teachers:
- 21.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 333 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WINDY GAP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 53.2%
- Male
- 46.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.