Cedar Bluff Elementary

1089 Cedar Valley Drive
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cedar Bluff Elementary School, located in the rural community of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local Tazewell County area. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of young students, fostering a supportive environment aimed at building early literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Southwest Virginia, often acting as a central hub for community engagement and local family life.

Academically, the school operates under the Tazewell County Public Schools district, adhering to state standards while striving to provide personalized attention to its student body. Because of its location in a smaller school district, Cedar Bluff Elementary typically emphasizes a close-knit school culture where teachers and staff can build strong relationships with students and their families. The school continues to be a vital resource for the town, dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

388

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Bluff Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	2
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	1

White
379 (97.7 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.5 %)
Two or More
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:	Tazewell County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)963-5765
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
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 20

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 64