Sontag Elementary

sontag.frco.k12.va.us

248 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sontag Elementary School is a public primary school located in Rocky Mount, Virginia, and serves as part of the Franklin County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on foundational academic growth and the development of essential social skills during their formative years. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum, Sontag Elementary aims to prepare its students for success as they progress through the Franklin County school system.

As a member of the broader Franklin County district, the school benefits from the resources and educational standards established by the county’s administration. The school’s physical location on Sontag Road serves as a neighborhood hub, prioritizing parent and community involvement to enhance the student experience. Families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives can find comprehensive information through the official Franklin County Public Schools website.

248

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sontag Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	33
Black	24
Asian	1
Two or More	41

White
149 (60.1%)
Two or More
41 (16.5%)
Hispanic
33 (13.3%)
Black
24 (9.7%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Franklin County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)483-5667
Website:	http://sontag.frco.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
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 27

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 42