Windy Gap Elementary

281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Windy Gap Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Hardy, Virginia, serving students in Franklin County. The school is situated in a scenic, residential area off Truman Hill Road, positioning it as a central educational hub for families in the surrounding countryside. As part of the Franklin County Public Schools district, it emphasizes foundational academic development and community engagement within a smaller, close-knit environment typical of the region.

The school is known for its focus on providing a supportive atmosphere for young learners, typically serving students from kindergarten through the early elementary grades. By fostering a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students, Windy Gap aims to prepare children for their future academic careers while maintaining the values of the local community. Its location in Hardy reflects the school's commitment to being a stable and accessible resource for families living throughout the northern part of Franklin County.

281

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

121.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Windy Gap Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	18
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	15

White
238 (84.7 %)
Hispanic
18 (6.4 %)
Two or More
15 (5.3 %)
Black
7 (2.5 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)

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:	Franklin County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)719-2809
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
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 30

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 50