Mount Pleasant Elementary

www.rcps.us/MtPleasant

250 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mount Pleasant Elementary School, located in Roanoke, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Roanoke County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child is prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Mount Pleasant Elementary is known for being an integral part of its local community, promoting strong partnerships between educators, families, and residents. The school offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to encourage student participation, creativity, and social-emotional well-being. With a dedicated staff and a focus on creating a welcoming school climate, Mount Pleasant strives to inspire a lifelong love of learning in every student who walks through its doors.

250

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Pleasant Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	24
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	28

White
187 (74.8 %)
Two or More
28 (11.2 %)
Hispanic
24 (9.6 %)
Black
10 (4.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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)427-1879
Website:	http://www.rcps.us/MtPleasant
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
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 20

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 43