Mason's Cove Elementary

www.rcps.us/MCES

213 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mason’s Cove Elementary School, located at 3370 Bradshaw Road in Salem, Virginia, is a primary educational institution serving the Roanoke County Public Schools district. Nestled in a scenic, rural-suburban setting, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. It focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for young learners, emphasizing core subjects while encouraging student development through a supportive and collaborative learning environment.

As part of the Roanoke County school system, Mason’s Cove benefits from the district's standardized curriculum and commitment to integrating modern technology into the classroom. The school prides itself on active parent and community involvement, which helps create a nurturing space for students to develop both socially and academically. With its emphasis on small-town values and high educational standards, Mason’s Cove serves as a key pillar for families in the Salem area.

213

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mason's Cove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	2
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	8

White
195 (91.5 %)
Two or More
8 (3.8 %)
Black
7 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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)387-6530
Website:	http://www.rcps.us/MCES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
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 14

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 33