Rural Retreat Elementary

100 Martha Debord Way
Rural Retreat, VA 24386

350 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rural Retreat Elementary School, located at 100 Martha Debord Way in Rural Retreat, Virginia, serves as a central pillar of the local community within the Wythe County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on fundamental academic development while encouraging social and emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, providing children in the rural setting of Wythe County with the foundational tools necessary for future academic success.

Beyond its classroom instruction, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Rural Retreat community. It emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and local residents to create a safe and engaging atmosphere for students. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as reading, mathematics, and science—alongside character development, Rural Retreat Elementary strives to prepare its students to transition confidently into middle school and become responsible members of the community.

350

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rural Retreat Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Two or More	9

White
331 (94.6%)
Two or More
9 (2.6%)
Hispanic
8 (2.3%)
Black
2 (0.6%)

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:	Wythe County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)686-4125
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
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 18

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 64