Colonial Elementary

coes.bcps.k12.va.us/

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Colonial Elementary School is a public primary school located in Blue Ridge, Virginia, serving the Bedford County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. It serves students in the surrounding rural and suburban areas, providing a foundational education tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children.

As part of the Bedford County school system, Colonial Elementary focuses on meeting state curriculum standards while integrating modern instructional practices. The school is known for being a focal point of the Blue Ridge community, maintaining a collaborative relationship with local families and stakeholders to support student success. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic challenges as they progress toward middle and high school.

478

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colonial Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	416
Hispanic	21
Black	4
Asian	7
Two or More	30

White
416 (87.0 %)
Two or More
30 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
21 (4.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)

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:	Botetourt County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)977-6773
Website:	http://coes.bcps.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 10

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 78