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Kipps Elementary School

2801 PRICES FORK RD, BLACKSBURG, VA 24060

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 35 of 232 in Virginia

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About Kipps Elementary School

Kipps Elementary School is located at 2801 Price’s Fork Road in Blacksburg nestled in a suburban setting within Montgomery County. They serve students from grades K-5 and enrolls approximately 370 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. 87% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 72% scored at or above that level for reading. The student population is made up of 50% female students and 50% male students. The school culture is focused on the students having a firm academic foundation and participating in engaging, collaborative learning experiences.

One of the major features is that Kipps is rated as one of the top 30% of elementary schools in Virginia, with math proficiency being in the top 10% of the state, which is a clear indication of its academic strength. Parents often talk about the dedicated staff, the great sense of community, and the school’s love and care for every child’s development, which is the reason why it is among the best elementary schools in Virginia.

Kipps Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2801 PRICES FORK RD, BLACKSBURG, VA 24060

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Phone

(540) 951-5760

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 87%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 87% in Math and 72% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
370
Total Students
$60253
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 35 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kipps Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 67.2%
Asian 17.1%
Hispanic 7.3%
Black 3%
Two+ Races 5.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
67.2%
Asian
17.1%
Hispanic
7.3%
Black
3%
Two+ Races
5.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 370
48.5%
179 Female
51.5%
191 Male

Student Population

370 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

382 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Kipps Elementary School band learned to play Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” and created a video to capture the band’s attention ahead of their visit to Blacksburg.

FAQ

Q1. What distinguishes Kipps Elementary’s learning environment from others?

Ans. The school, Kipps, mainly focuses on project-based learning, through which students gain knowledge by doing real-world projects and giving presentations.

Q2. How does the school incorporate physical wellness into its culture?

Ans. The school starts up fitness challenges, morning workouts, and after-school sports clubs.

Q3. Are there any special recognition programs for student achievements?

Ans. Yes, students are acknowledged on a monthly basis for academic excellence, leadership, and kindness during assemblies.

Q4. How are reading habits encouraged beyond the classroom?

Ans. The school through book fairs, reading marathons, and family reading nights aims at fostering the love of reading.

Q5. What technology tools do teachers use to make learning interactive?

Ans. To make lessons engaging and collaborative teachers employ apps such as Nearpod and ??????????Flipgrid.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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