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W.E. Cundiff Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Vinton, Virginia · Roanoke County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students486
Student:Teacher13.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch81%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 480
486
Total Enrollment
State avg: 66%
81%+15pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

W.E. Cundiff Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Vinton, Virginia. The school enrolls 486 students. It is part of the Roanoke County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictRoanoke County Public Schools
County51161
CityVinton
ZIP24179
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510333001459

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment486
White72.0%
Hispanic / Latino8.2%
Black / African American6.8%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races11.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
72.0%
Hispanic
8.2%
Black
6.8%
Asian
1.4%
Two+
11.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %81%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)