FANCY GAP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fancy Gap Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Carroll County Public Schools school district, located in Fancy Gap, VA with about 150 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 12 teachers, Fancy Gap Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Fancy Gap Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Carroll County, Virginia. Serving students in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade range, the school is deeply integrated into the tight-knit community of Fancy Gap. Its location, situated near the Blue Ridge Parkway, contributes to a peaceful, scenic learning environment that emphasizes a close connection between the faculty, the students, and their families.

As a member of the Carroll County Public Schools district, Fancy Gap Elementary focuses on providing a foundational education that balances core academic subjects with social-emotional development. The school prides itself on a supportive atmosphere where small class sizes allow for individualized attention. Because of its rural setting, the school often serves as a central community hub, fostering a collaborative spirit among parents, staff, and local residents to support student success and extracurricular enrichment.

For more information, contact Fancy Gap Elementary at (276) 728-7504 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.