Rocky Mount Elementary

555 School Board Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

rmount.frco.k12.va.us

296 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rocky Mount Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Rocky Mount, Virginia. As part of the Franklin County Public Schools district, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves the local community by providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of elementary-aged children, aiming to prepare them for success as they transition into middle school.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district framework, which allows it to integrate standardized curriculum goals with localized community involvement. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific academic programs, faculty resources, extracurricular opportunities, or enrollment procedures can visit the official district website at http://www.frco.k12.va.us. Through this portal, the school maintains communication with parents and stakeholders, providing updates on school calendars, policies, and educational initiatives.

296

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky Mount Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	43
Black	49
Asian	2
Two or More	51

White
151 (51.0%)
Two or More
51 (17.2%)
Black
49 (16.6%)
Hispanic
43 (14.5%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

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:	Franklin County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)483-5040
Website:	http://rmount.frco.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
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 16

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 49