Bluestone Elementary

750 Garbers Church Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

566 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bluestone Elementary School, located at 750 Garbers Church Road in Harrisonburg, Virginia, is a key component of the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of its students, utilizing modern instructional strategies to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Bluestone Elementary prioritizes building a strong partnership with families and the surrounding community. The school environment is characterized by its commitment to student well-being, often hosting initiatives that encourage parent involvement and collaborative activities. With its location in the heart of the Harrisonburg area, the school serves as a focal point for neighborhood families, striving to provide a safe, nurturing, and equitable educational experience for every child who walks through its doors.

566

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bluestone Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	263
Black	69
Asian	17
Two or More	31

Hispanic
263 (46.5%)
White
186 (32.9%)
Black
69 (12.2%)
Two or More
31 (5.5%)
Asian
17 (3.0%)

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:	Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)432-3232
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	481
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 37

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 76