Back Creek Elementary

www.rcps.us/BackCreek

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Back Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the suburban/rural area of Roanoke, Virginia, and is part of the Roanoke County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement within a supportive, close-knit learning environment.

The school is committed to fostering a collaborative partnership between faculty, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By utilizing the resources of the Roanoke County school system, Back Creek Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success through a curriculum that balances core academics with opportunities for social and emotional development. Families interested in specific programs, current school events, or administrative updates can access further information through the official school website provided.

294

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Back Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	11

White
270 (91.8 %)
Two or More
11 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.7 %)
Black
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 County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)772-7565
Website:	http://www.rcps.us/BackCreek
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 5

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 55