ALTAVISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Altavista Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Campbell County Public Schools school district, located in Altavista, VA with about 521 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 30 teachers, Altavista Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Altavista Elementary School, located at 1003 Lynch Mill Rd in Altavista, Virginia, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community within the Campbell County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the foundational academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character-building initiatives, the school aims to prepare young learners for academic success as they transition into higher grade levels.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Altavista Elementary is known for being an integral part of the small-town community. The school frequently engages parents and local stakeholders to create a collaborative atmosphere, ensuring that students feel encouraged and connected to their environment. With a commitment to quality instruction and student well-being, the faculty and staff work to provide a stable, nurturing foundation that helps children thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact Altavista Elementary at (434) 369-5665 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Altavista, VA 24517-1028
(434) 369-5665
ALTAVISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Altavista, VA with about 521 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Campbell County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 521
- Teachers:
- 30.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 521 students
- White
- 58.5%
- Black or African American
- 28.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.