Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W.e. Cundiff Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W.E. Cundiff Elementary serves the eastern part of Vinton, VA, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Most students live within a 1.2-mile average distance to the school, with the furthest residents being about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
W.e. Cundiff Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
486 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Opportunity Ready
School Rankings
W.e. Cundiff Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.e. Cundiff Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
7%
21%
White
72%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.e. Cundiff Elementary School's ranking?
W.e. Cundiff Elementary School is ranked #695 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend W.e. Cundiff Elementary School?
486 students attend W.e. Cundiff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of W.e. Cundiff Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W.e. Cundiff Elementary School?
W.e. Cundiff Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does W.e. Cundiff Elementary School offer ?
W.e. Cundiff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is W.e. Cundiff Elementary School part of?
W.e. Cundiff Elementary School is part of Roanoke County School District.
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