Grandin Court Elementary

www.rcps.info

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Grandin Court Elementary School, located in the residential community of Southwest Roanoke, Virginia, serves as a core educational institution within the Roanoke City Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is dedicated to preparing young learners for future success by integrating foundational literacy and numeracy with a curriculum designed to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

As part of the Roanoke City public system, Grandin Court emphasizes inclusivity and the pursuit of academic excellence for all students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, staff, and the local community to enhance the learning experience. With a commitment to equity and innovation, Grandin Court strives to provide a well-rounded education that empowers students to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing school climate.

370

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grandin Court Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	17
Black	50
Asian	3
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
280 (75.7 %)
Black
50 (13.5 %)
Two or More
19 (5.1 %)
Hispanic
17 (4.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)853-2867
Website:	http://www.rcps.info
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
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 18

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 52