Fries Elementary

253 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 7th

School Overview

Fries School, located at 114 E Main St in the small town of Fries, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Grayson County Public Schools system. As a rural educational facility, the school is deeply integrated into the historic textile-mill town, often functioning as a central hub for students, families, and local residents. It typically serves elementary-aged children, providing a foundational learning environment that emphasizes strong community bonds and personalized attention due to the smaller class sizes characteristic of the region.

The school is noted for its focus on preparing students for the transition to middle and high school within the broader county district. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere, Fries School aims to support the academic and social-emotional development of its students in a setting that reflects the values and heritage of Southwest Virginia. Through its commitment to local education, the school remains a vital institution for maintaining the town's identity and ensuring that the next generation of youth in Fries receives a stable and supportive primary education.

253

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fries Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	17
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
229 (90.5 %)
Hispanic
17 (6.7 %)
Two or More
4 (1.6 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Grayson County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)744-7201
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 7th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
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 23

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 25