Central Elementary

ces.rockbridge.k12.va.us

452 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 85 Central Road in Lexington, Virginia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Rockbridge County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic skills and personal growth during their early formative years. By integrating core curriculum requirements with a commitment to community values, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success as they transition through the county’s educational system.

The school maintains a focus on student-centered instruction, encouraging active engagement and collaboration among pupils, teachers, and families. Through its official website, http://ces.rockbridge.k12.va.us, the school provides parents and the community with access to essential resources, including school calendars, policy information, and updates on academic programs. As a vital part of the Lexington and Rockbridge County community, Central Elementary strives to provide a welcoming atmosphere that balances rigorous learning standards with a holistic approach to student well-being.

452

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	22
Black	13
Asian	5
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
394 (87.2 %)
Hispanic
22 (4.9 %)
Two or More
17 (3.8 %)
Black
13 (2.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Rockbridge County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)463-4500
Website:	http://ces.rockbridge.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
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 43

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 66