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Bonsack Elementary School

5437 CRUMPACKER DR ROANOKE VA 24019

About Bonsack Elementary School

Bonsack Elementary School, formerly a part of Roanoke County Public Schools, is recognized for its supportive and inclusive learning environment as well as its exceptional staff who encourage young learners in all educational settings. Bonsack Elementary values academic achievement alongside character building and utilizes Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to reward students for positive behaviors through the popular PAWS Awards system. Parents utilize tools such as ParentLink and Canvas Observer Accounts to communicate with school staff, while students benefit from counseling services and supports for an accessible environment. With a focus on continuing achievement, student well-being, and family involvement opportunities, Bonsack Elementary is also considered one of the best elementary schools in Virginia, according to a ranking of the best elementary schools on US News. This school is the best school in Roanoke.

Bonsack Elementary School Contact Information

Address

5437 CRUMPACKER DR ROANOKE VA 24019

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Phone

(540) 977-5870

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 42% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
7
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
314
Total Students
$60124
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 216 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bonsack 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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 81.9%
Asian 5%
Hispanic 5.9%
Black 2.5%
Two+ Races 4.7%
Native Am. 0%
White
81.9%
Asian
5%
Hispanic
5.9%
Black
2.5%
Two+ Races
4.7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 314
45.6%
143 Female
54.4%
171 Male

Student Population

314 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

354 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Bonsack shares district news highlighting Superintendent Dr. Ken Nicely’s retirement and September 2025 Community Meetings focused on child safety online.

FAQ

Q1. Does Bonsack Elementary have an after-school care program?

Ans. Yes, the After School for Kids (ASK) program is offered at Bonsack Elementary, which provides enrichment activities for students in grades K-5.


Q2. What activities are available as extracurricular activities at Bonsack Elementary?

Ans. There isn't any information on what activities are available as an extracurricular activities at Bonsack Elementary, so it's recommended to contact the school directly.


Q3. How does Bonsack Elementary support students with special needs?

Ans. Bonsack Elementary works to create a supportive environment for all students, including students with special needs. Please contact the school for more information about specific programs or supports.


Q4. How can parents get involved at Bonsack Elementary?

Ans. Bonsack Elementary invites parents to be involved in different activities and to volunteer. Parents can contact the school regarding different ways to be involved.


Q5. Is Bonsack Elementary safe?

Ans. Bonsack Elementary strives to keep students safe by implementing procedures such as limited entry points and drills. Please reach out to the school directly for additional information.

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

WR

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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