W.E. Cundiff Elementary

www.rcps.us/WECundiff

490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

W.E. Cundiff Elementary School is located in Vinton, Virginia, and serves as a key educational institution within the Roanoke County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where students in the early elementary grades are encouraged to develop both academically and socially. By prioritizing a foundational curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and supportive community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and parents work together to support student growth. With a focus on the "whole child," W.E. Cundiff emphasizes not only literacy and numeracy but also character development and citizenship. Through its various programs and commitment to the local Vinton community, the school strives to create a welcoming space that encourages curiosity, academic excellence, and a lifelong love of learning for all its students.

490

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W.E. Cundiff Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	26
Black	31
Asian	7
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
388 (79.2 %)
Two or More
37 (7.6 %)
Black
31 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
26 (5.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)857-5009
Website:	http://www.rcps.us/WECundiff
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
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 34

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 84