FORT LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fort Lewis Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Roanoke County Public Schools school district, located in Salem, VA with about 255 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Fort Lewis 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.
Fort Lewis Elementary School, located in Salem, Virginia, is a key part of the Roanoke County Public Schools district. Serving students in the elementary grades, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. Its mission centers on building a strong foundation for lifelong learning, emphasizing not only core curriculum subjects like literacy and mathematics but also the social-emotional development of its students to ensure they are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.
As a community-oriented institution, Fort Lewis Elementary places a significant emphasis on collaboration between teachers, students, and families. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and modern resources to accommodate diverse learning styles, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child can succeed. By maintaining active engagement with the local community and prioritizing a safe, nurturing climate, the school remains dedicated to its goal of academic excellence and personal growth for all its pupils.
For more information, contact Fort Lewis Elementary at (540) 387-6594 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6594
http://www.rcs.k12.va.us/fles
FORT LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Salem, VA with about 255 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Roanoke County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 255
- Teachers:
- 18.03
- 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 255 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FORT LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Female
- 44.7%
- Male
- 55.3%
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.