Cave Spring Elementary

cses.rcps.us/

489 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cave Spring Elementary School is a public school serving students in the Roanoke County Public Schools district. Located on Springlawn Avenue in Roanoke, Virginia, the school is situated within a well-established residential community and serves as a foundational educational hub for the surrounding area. It operates as part of a larger district known for prioritizing academic performance and community engagement, providing students with a structured learning environment from kindergarten through the fifth grade.

The school is committed to fostering both the academic and personal growth of its students through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Cave Spring Elementary encourages student involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide programs designed to build character and social skills. With its connection to the broader Roanoke County school system, the school benefits from established district resources, professional development for staff, and a strong partnership with parents to ensure a supportive and effective educational experience for every child.

489

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cave Spring Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	40
Black	29
Asian	34
Two or More	29

White
357 (73.0%)
Hispanic
40 (8.2%)
Asian
34 (7.0%)
Black
29 (5.9%)
Two or More
29 (5.9%)

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 County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)772-7558
Website:	http://cses.rcps.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 15

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 72