Council Elementary/Middle

Buchanan County Public Schools
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
194 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 7th
School Overview
Council Elementary/Middle School, located in Honaker, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Buchanan County Public Schools district. The school provides a foundational academic environment for students spanning from elementary through middle school grades, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at student development and success.

The school is deeply integrated into the rural landscape of Southwest Virginia, focusing on equipping students with the essential skills necessary to transition into high school. Through its official portal, the school maintains a line of communication with parents and the community, offering access to academic resources, district-wide news, and updates regarding school events. As a pillar of the local educational system, Council Elementary/Middle School remains dedicated to maintaining the standards of the Buchanan County school board while nurturing the unique academic and personal growth of its student body.
194
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
103.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    189 (97.4%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    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: Buchanan County Public Schools
Phone: (276)859-9329
Website: http://cems.bcpsk12.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 7th
Total Students: 194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 201
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 16
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 27
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 23
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Honaker Elementary
Russell County Public Schools
712 Students
50 Honaker Elementary Dr.
Honaker, VA 24260 (8.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 7th