Glen Cove Elementary

www.rcps.us/GlenCove

407 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Glen Cove Elementary School, located at 5901 Cove Rd in Roanoke, Virginia, is a key part of the Roanoke County Public Schools district. Serving the local community in the North Roanoke area, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students in the elementary grade levels. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential skills required for future success in the school system.

Beyond its core curriculum, Glen Cove Elementary prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community to enhance the student experience. By maintaining an active web presence through the Roanoke County Public Schools portal, the school keeps parents informed about academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. Through its commitment to high standards and student engagement, Glen Cove strives to prepare its young learners to be productive and confident members of the broader Roanoke community.

407

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glen Cove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	38
Black	71
Asian	19
Two or More	31

White
248 (60.9 %)
Black
71 (17.4 %)
Hispanic
38 (9.3 %)
Two or More
31 (7.6 %)
Asian
19 (4.7 %)

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)561-8135
Website:	http://www.rcps.us/GlenCove
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
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 21

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 71