Glenvar Elementary

ges.rcps.us/

372 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Glenvar Elementary School, located in Salem, Virginia, is a primary educational institution serving the Roanoke County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of its students, emphasizing both academic rigor and character education. It is recognized for its commitment to preparing young learners for success in higher grades by providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with enrichment opportunities, ensuring that students gain both essential knowledge and critical social skills.

As an integral part of the Glenvar community, the school benefits from a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and the local neighborhood. The school’s identity is closely tied to the "Highlander" spirit, which promotes a strong sense of pride, community involvement, and athletic and academic excellence. By leveraging modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on individual student growth, Glenvar Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

372

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenvar Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	18
Black	13
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
322 (86.6%)
Hispanic
18 (4.8%)
Two or More
15 (4.0%)
Black
13 (3.5%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)387-6540
Website:	http://ges.rcps.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 17

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 63