Council Elementary/Middle

7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260

cems.bcpsk12.com

185 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 7th

School Overview

Council Elementary/Middle School, located in Honaker, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Buchanan County Public Schools district. The school provides a foundational academic environment for students spanning from elementary through middle school grades, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at student development and success.

The school is deeply integrated into the rural landscape of Southwest Virginia, focusing on equipping students with the essential skills necessary to transition into high school. Through its official portal, the school maintains a line of communication with parents and the community, offering access to academic resources, district-wide news, and updates regarding school events. As a pillar of the local educational system, Council Elementary/Middle School remains dedicated to maintaining the standards of the Buchanan County school board while nurturing the unique academic and personal growth of its student body.

185

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

108.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Council Elementary/Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	3
Two or More	1

White
181 (97.8 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Buchanan County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)859-9329
Website:	http://cems.bcpsk12.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 7th
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
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 17

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 18