Bland County Elementary

Bland County Public Schools
31 Rocket Drive
Bland, VA 24315
371 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Bland County Elementary School, located at 31 Rocket Drive in Bland, Virginia, serves as the primary educational facility for younger students in the Bland County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural, close-knit community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and the individual needs of its student body. As the home of the "Rockets," the school promotes a sense of community spirit and school pride that is central to the educational experience of children in the region.

The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also emphasizing social-emotional learning and community engagement. By maintaining small class sizes and fostering close relationships between faculty, students, and families, Bland County Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school. Its location in the heart of Bland reflects its role as a vital hub for the local community, providing both an academic foundation and a safe, nurturing space for the town's youngest citizens.
371
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    346 (93.3 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (5.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    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: Bland County Public Schools
Phone: (276)688-3621
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 227
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 9
Kindergarten 57
Grade 1 43
Grade 2 59
Grade 3 55
Grade 4 50
Grade 5 49
Grade 6 49
Gender Ratio