Keister Elementary

100 Maryland Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Keister Elementary School, located at 100 Maryland Avenue in Harrisonburg, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As part of the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes academic growth while promoting the social and emotional development of its students, striving to prepare them for success in both middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to community engagement and student-centered programming. By leveraging its location in the heart of Harrisonburg, Keister often integrates local resources and partnerships to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on literacy, numeracy, and character development, the staff works to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates cultural diversity and encourages students to become active, responsible participants in their school community.

526

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Keister Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	248
Black	48
Asian	8
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

Hispanic
248 (47.1 %)
White
199 (37.8 %)
Black
48 (9.1 %)
Two or More
21 (4.0 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)
American Indian
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:	Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)434-6585
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
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 56

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 84