Wasena Elementary

www.rcps.info

233 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wasena Elementary School, located in the historic Wasena neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia, is a key institution within the Roanoke City Public Schools district. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education in a supportive and collaborative environment. Its location near the Roanoke River Greenway and local parks often allows the school to integrate elements of the community into its culture, fostering a sense of neighborhood pride and local engagement among its students and staff.

As part of the Roanoke City public system, Wasena Elementary emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the utilization of modern educational resources to prepare students for middle school. The school community typically prioritizes inclusive practices and active parental involvement to enhance the learning experience. For families looking for specific details regarding current curricula, school calendar events, or administrative policies, the district’s official website at [www.rcps.info](http://www.rcps.info) serves as the primary hub for up-to-date information and resources.

233

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wasena Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	27
Black	57
Asian	14
Two or More	16

White
119 (51.1 %)
Black
57 (24.5 %)
Hispanic
27 (11.6 %)
Two or More
16 (6.9 %)
Asian
14 (6.0 %)

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)853-2914
Website:	http://www.rcps.info
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
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 41

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 19

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wasena Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	32
Grade 5	19

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wasena Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	110	47.2%
Male	123	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)