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Mason's Cove Elementary

3370 Bradshaw Rd, Salem, VA 24153Roanoke County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
213
Students
Total enrolled
$14,015
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
10.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 29% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 213 students in grades PK–05 in Salem, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,015 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Mason's Cove Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Salem, Virginia, serving grades PK–05 with 213 students. The district invests $14,015 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Mason's Cove Elementary

213
Total Students
10.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
68%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution110 male · 103 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility68%
National avg 52% · 145 students
Student Composition
92%
White92%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black3%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510333001461

Academic Outcomes at Mason's Cove Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 26th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 24153

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,015Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,015
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,166
Student Support$2,663
Administration$1,682
Operations$2,102
Other$1,401
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,015 spent per student, an estimated $6,208 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
41%
State government
47.5%
Local (property tax)
41.4%
Federal programs
11.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Green Valley ElementaryCave Spring ElementaryW.E. Cundiff ElementaryBurlington Elementary
+11 more
↓
Middle
WILLIAM BYRD MIDDLECAVE SPRING MIDDLENORTHSIDE MIDDLEHIDDEN VALLEY MIDDLE
+1 more
↓
High School
WILLIAM BYRD HIGHCAVE SPRING HIGHNORTHSIDE HIGHHIDDEN VALLEY HIGH
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyRoanoke County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRoanoke County Public Schools →
Phone: (540)387-6530
NCES ID: 510333001461
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Salem seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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Mid
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Mid
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High
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Mid
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District School Rankings
Location
3370 Bradshaw Rd, Salem, VA 24153
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.