SCHOOLFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Schoolfield Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Danville City Public Schools school district, located in Danville, VA with about 513 students offering grade levels from 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 33 teachers, Schoolfield Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Schoolfield Elementary, located at 1400 W Main St in Danville, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Danville Public Schools district. The school is deeply rooted in the historic Schoolfield neighborhood, an area formerly defined by the legacy of the Dan River Mills textile industry. Today, the school functions as a hub for the local community, focusing on providing essential academic instruction and social development to students in the early grades of their education.

As a public elementary school, Schoolfield is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond academics, the school actively promotes a sense of community pride and character development, striving to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Schoolfield Elementary at (434) 799-6455 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.