Hurt Park Elementary

www.rcps.info

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hurt Park Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Roanoke, Virginia, serving students within the Roanoke City Public Schools district. Situated in the city's southwest quadrant, the school acts as a foundational educational hub for its local neighborhood, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a larger urban school division, Hurt Park strives to provide a supportive environment that prepares its diverse student body for middle school and beyond.

The school’s mission is integrated with the broader goals of the Roanoke City Public Schools, which prioritize equity, innovation, and community partnerships. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding curriculum standards, extracurricular opportunities, and resources for student success. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and the local community, Hurt Park Elementary aims to cultivate a positive learning experience that meets the unique social and academic needs of each child.

321

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hurt Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	42
Black	203
Asian	11
Two or More	36

Black
203 (63.2%)
Hispanic
42 (13.1%)
Two or More
36 (11.2%)
White
29 (9.0%)
Asian
11 (3.4%)

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 City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)853-2986
Website:	http://www.rcps.info
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
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 28

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hurt Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hurt Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	157	48.9%
Male	164	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)