Natural Bridge Elementary

42 Natural Bridge School Rd.
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24479

nbes.rockbridge.k12.va.us

230 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Natural Bridge Elementary School, located in Natural Bridge Station, Virginia, serves as a vital educational anchor for the rural Rockbridge County community. As part of the Rockbridge County Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the elementary grades. Its curriculum focuses on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into the middle school level.

Set against the scenic backdrop of the Shenandoah Valley, the school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where staff, parents, and students work collaboratively. By leveraging its small-school setting, Natural Bridge Elementary provides personalized attention to its learners, encouraging both academic growth and community involvement. The school serves as a central hub for the local area, reflecting the values and traditions of the surrounding Rockbridge County region while preparing its students for future educational challenges.

230

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Natural Bridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	15
Black	8
Two or More	29

White
178 (77.4%)
Two or More
29 (12.6%)
Hispanic
15 (6.5%)
Black
8 (3.5%)

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:	Rockbridge County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)291-2292
Website:	http://nbes.rockbridge.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
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 24

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 35