School Overview
Honaker Elementary School is located in the small, rural community of Honaker, Virginia, serving as a foundational educational institution within the Russell County Public Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the region, providing a close-knit environment where staff and faculty focus on the academic and social development of children from the surrounding area. As a primary school, it serves as a central hub for the community's families, fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at preparing students for their eventual transition into the upper grade levels within the county's school system.

Beyond its academic offerings, Honaker Elementary is characterized by its role as a representative of small-town education in Southwest Virginia. The school benefits from the strong community spirit typical of the region, often focusing on individualized attention and a curriculum designed to meet state standards while reflecting the local identity. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and extracurricular engagement, the school strives to instill a sense of pride and a strong educational foundation in its students, ensuring they are equipped for future success both within and beyond the Honaker community.
712
Total Students
53.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Honaker Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White695
Hispanic3
Black5
Asian1
Two or More1
American Indian7
  • White
    695 (97.6%)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.0%)
  • Black
    5 (0.7%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.1%)
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: Russell County Public Schools
Phone: (276)873-6301
Website: http://www.russell.k12.va.us/o/hes
Grade Range: Pre-K - 7th
Total Students: 712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 649
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 103
Kindergarten 75
Grade 1 89
Grade 2 82
Grade 3 74
Grade 4 63
Grade 5 66
Grade 6 83
Grade 7 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Honaker Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten103
Kindergarten75
Grade 189
Grade 282
Grade 374
Grade 463
Grade 566
Grade 683
Grade 777
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Honaker Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female35449.7%
Male35850.3%