PRICES FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Prices Fork Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Blacksburg, VA with about 477 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Prices Fork Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Prices Fork Elementary School, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Situated on Prices Fork Road, the school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the surrounding area, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. By aligning with the broader mission of the MCPS district, the school focuses on equipping young learners with the essential skills and resources needed to succeed in their future academic endeavors.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Blacksburg community, fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. With an emphasis on creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, Prices Fork Elementary utilizes its campus and local resources to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders, offering easy access to calendars, curriculum information, and district-wide resources that help sustain a strong, connected educational community.
For more information, contact Prices Fork Elementary at (540) 951-5736 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5736
http://pfes.mcps.org
PRICES FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Blacksburg, VA with about 477 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 477
- Teachers:
- 33.94
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 477 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRICES FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.5%
- Black or African American
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 44.9%
- Male
- 55.1%
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.