Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary

1616 Nineteenth Street NW
Roanoke, VA 24017

www.rcps.info

464 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Roanoke Academy for Mathematics and Science (RAMS) is a specialized elementary school located in Roanoke, Virginia, operating under the Roanoke City Public Schools district. As its name suggests, the school places a heavy emphasis on providing a rigorous academic foundation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. By integrating these subjects into the daily curriculum, the school aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deep intellectual curiosity in its students from an early age.

Beyond its academic focus, the academy is committed to creating a supportive learning environment that prepares children for future success in an increasingly technology-driven world. The school leverages its affiliation with the broader Roanoke City Public Schools system to provide resources and programs that encourage student engagement and equity. For families interested in specific enrollment information, updated academic calendars, or details regarding the school’s extracurricular offerings, the district’s official website at http://www.rcps.info serves as the primary hub for information.

464

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	96
Black	280
Asian	4
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

Black
280 (60.3%)
Hispanic
96 (20.7%)
White
54 (11.6%)
Two or More
29 (6.2%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)853-2751
Website:	http://www.rcps.info
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	461
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 108

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	108
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	225	48.5%
Male	239	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)