Kipps Elementary

2801 Prices Fork Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060

kes.mcps.org

369 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kipps Elementary School, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Situated on Prices Fork Road, the school is well-integrated into the local Blacksburg community and is known for providing a supportive learning environment tailored to elementary-aged students. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering social and emotional growth, aiming to prepare children for their transition into middle school and beyond.

As part of the MCPS system, Kipps Elementary emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards, often supplemented by local initiatives that encourage student engagement and community involvement. The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative culture involving students, dedicated staff, and active parent participation. For families looking for specific information regarding school events, faculty contacts, or academic resources, the school maintains an official web presence at [kes.mcps.org](http://kes.mcps.org).

369

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kipps Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	27
Black	11
Asian	63
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
248 (67.2 %)
Asian
63 (17.1 %)
Hispanic
27 (7.3 %)
Two or More
19 (5.1 %)
Black
11 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)951-5760
Website:	http://kes.mcps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 70