Fort Lewis Elementary

www.rcps.us/FortLewis

257 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fort Lewis Elementary School, located in Salem, Virginia, is a key part of the Roanoke County Public Schools district. Serving students in the elementary grades, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. Its mission centers on building a strong foundation for lifelong learning, emphasizing not only core curriculum subjects like literacy and mathematics but also the social-emotional development of its students to ensure they are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.

As a community-oriented institution, Fort Lewis Elementary places a significant emphasis on collaboration between teachers, students, and families. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and modern resources to accommodate diverse learning styles, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child can succeed. By maintaining active engagement with the local community and prioritizing a safe, nurturing climate, the school remains dedicated to its goal of academic excellence and personal growth for all its pupils.

257

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Lewis Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	6
Black	8
Asian	8
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
216 (84.0 %)
Two or More
18 (7.0 %)
Black
8 (3.1 %)
Asian
8 (3.1 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.3 %)
American Indian
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)387-6594
Website:	http://www.rcps.us/FortLewis
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 7

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 43