Virginia Heights Elementary

www.rcps.info

266 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Virginia Heights Elementary is a public school located in the South Roanoke neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As a part of the Roanoke City Public Schools district, the school is known for its sense of community and its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The curriculum focuses on core academic subjects while integrating social-emotional learning to help students develop both intellectually and personally.

The school is well-regarded for its historical charm and its active engagement with the surrounding neighborhood. With a strong emphasis on parental involvement and community partnerships, Virginia Heights aims to prepare students for future academic success through a variety of extracurricular activities and classroom initiatives. Families interested in enrollment or specific program details can find updated information, including school calendars and contact resources, on the official Roanoke City Public Schools website at [rcps.info](http://www.rcps.info).

266

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Virginia Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	40
Black	59
Asian	11
Two or More	21

White
135 (50.8 %)
Black
59 (22.2 %)
Hispanic
40 (15.0 %)
Two or More
21 (7.9 %)
Asian
11 (4.1 %)

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:	Roanoke City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)853-2937
Website:	http://www.rcps.info
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
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 2

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Virginia Heights Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Virginia Heights Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	133	50%
Male	133	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)