Breckinridge Elementary

bres.bcps.k12.va.us/

195 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Breckinridge Elementary School is a public primary school located in Fincastle, Virginia, serving students within the Botetourt County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of its young student body. As part of the broader Botetourt County school system, it is committed to fostering academic achievement while promoting social-emotional growth and community engagement.

The school’s curriculum aligns with Virginia state educational standards, focusing on foundational skills in reading, mathematics, science, and history. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Breckinridge Elementary prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, students, and parents to create a cohesive educational experience. With its focus on personalized attention and a student-centered approach, the school strives to prepare its children for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

195

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Breckinridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	8
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
172 (88.2 %)
Hispanic
8 (4.1 %)
Two or More
8 (4.1 %)
Black
3 (1.5 %)
Asian
3 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Botetourt County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)473-8386
Website:	http://bres.bcps.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 15

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 28