Peak View Elementary

525 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Peak View Elementary School, located in the rural community of Penn Laird, Virginia, serves as a central hub for students in the Rockingham County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on building strong relationships between staff, students, and families, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages curiosity and prepares children for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Peak View Elementary prides itself on being an integral part of the Penn Laird community. The school frequently leverages its setting to provide students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for community engagement. With a dedicated faculty and a commitment to inclusive education, the school works to ensure that each student receives the individualized attention necessary to meet their unique needs, maintaining a reputation as a stable and nurturing foundation for elementary-aged children in the region.

525

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peak View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	317
Hispanic	160
Black	14
Asian	16
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
317 (60.4 %)
Hispanic
160 (30.5 %)
Two or More
17 (3.2 %)
Asian
16 (3.0 %)
Black
14 (2.7 %)
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:	Rockingham County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)289-7510
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 25

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 97