CASSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cassell Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Augusta County Public Schools school district, located in Waynesboro, VA with about 685 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, Cassell Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cassell Elementary School, located on Rockfish Road in Waynesboro, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Waynesboro Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in the early grades can develop essential academic skills and social competencies. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Cassell Elementary is known for its focus on community engagement and student character development. The school utilizes its suburban setting to create a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to support student success. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, respect, and a lifelong passion for learning.

For more information, contact Cassell Elementary at (540) 946-7635 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.