Shoemaker Elementary

www.scottschools.com

450 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Shoemaker Elementary, located in Gate City, Virginia, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Scott County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for its students while emphasizing character development and community involvement. Its location in the heart of Gate City makes it a central hub for families in the area, promoting a close-knit atmosphere where educators and parents work collaboratively to ensure student success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, balancing traditional core subjects with opportunities for personal and creative growth. By leveraging its affiliation with the Scott County school system, Shoemaker Elementary provides students with access to essential resources and extracurricular programming aimed at preparing them for middle school and beyond. Through its commitment to excellence and a welcoming culture, the school strives to inspire curiosity and lifelong learning in every child who walks through its doors.

450

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shoemaker Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	4
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

White
427 (94.9 %)
Two or More
8 (1.8 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
Hispanic
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (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:	Scott County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)386-7002
Website:	http://www.scottschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
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 66

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shoemaker Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	66
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	70
Grade 6	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shoemaker Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	205	45.6%
Male	245	54.4%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th