Narrows Elementary/Middle

nems.gilesk12.org/

859 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 7th

School Overview

Narrows Elementary/Middle School (NEMS), located at 401 Wolf St in Narrows, Virginia, serves as a central hub for K-8 education within the Giles County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. By bridging the gap between primary education and the transition to high school, NEMS aims to prepare its students for future success through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, technology integration, and character building.

Beyond its academic offerings, Narrows Elementary/Middle is deeply rooted in the small-town community of Narrows. The school actively encourages parent and community involvement, maintaining a strong partnership with families to ensure a collaborative approach to education. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, the school provides various extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students discover their individual strengths, ensuring that every child is well-prepared for their next steps in the Giles County school system.

859

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Narrows Elementary/Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	624
Hispanic	43
Black	109
Asian	22
Two or More	53
American Indian	8

White
624 (72.6 %)
Black
109 (12.7 %)
Two or More
53 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
43 (5.0 %)
Asian
22 (2.6 %)
American Indian
8 (0.9 %)

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:	Giles County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)726-2391
Website:	http://nems.gilesk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 7th
Total Students:	859
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	331
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 29

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 133

Grade 6 108

Grade 7 133