Garland R. Quarles Elementary

gqes.wps.k12.va.us

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Garland R. Quarles Elementary School, located in Winchester, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the Winchester Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its diverse student body. The faculty and staff are committed to implementing high-quality instructional practices that prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its core curriculum, Garland R. Quarles Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative community that involves parents, local partners, and educators. The school actively works to create a welcoming culture that celebrates student achievement and encourages a lifelong love of learning. By integrating technology and personalized learning strategies, the school aims to meet the unique needs of every child, ensuring that all students have the resources necessary to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing environment.

410

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garland R. Quarles Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	187
Black	33
Asian	16
Two or More	38

Hispanic
187 (45.6%)
White
136 (33.2%)
Two or More
38 (9.3%)
Black
33 (8.0%)
Asian
16 (3.9%)

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:	Winchester City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)662-3575
Website:	http://gqes.wps.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
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 34

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 55