South River Elementary

316 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South River Elementary School, located at 2101 Elm Ave in Grottoes, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rockingham County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and student development, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As a community-centered institution, South River Elementary plays a vital role in the small town of Grottoes. The school typically focuses on collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the local community to enhance student success. With its commitment to academic excellence and character development, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and engage positively with their peers.

316

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	50
Black	15
Two or More	19

White
232 (73.4 %)
Hispanic
50 (15.8 %)
Two or More
19 (6.0 %)
Black
15 (4.7 %)

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:	Rockingham County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)249-4001
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
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 24

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 49