Rockfish River Elementary

www.nelson.k12.va.us

268 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rockfish River Elementary School, located in Afton, Virginia, is a central part of the Nelson County Public Schools district. Serving the local community in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the elementary grades. Its curriculum is designed to balance foundational academic growth with social-emotional development, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for future academic success within the district.

Beyond the classroom, Rockfish River Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a collaborative relationship between families and staff. As a public institution, it adheres to the broader goals of the Nelson County school system, focusing on equity, student engagement, and the use of modern educational resources. For parents and community members, the school provides a hub for local educational life, striving to maintain high standards of learning while celebrating the unique character of the Afton community.

268

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockfish River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	50
Black	24
Asian	2
Two or More	8

White
184 (68.7 %)
Hispanic
50 (18.7 %)
Black
24 (9.0 %)
Two or More
8 (3.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Nelson County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)361-1791
Website:	http://www.nelson.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 48