PARK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Park Avenue 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 451 students offering grade levels from 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 27 teachers, Park Avenue Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Park Avenue Elementary, located in Danville, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Danville Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic and personal development of its student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core instructional mission, Park Avenue Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school encourages collaboration between educators, families, and the surrounding Danville community to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Through various resources and dedicated faculty, the institution strives to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring they have the tools necessary to develop foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills.

For more information, contact Park Avenue Elementary at (434) 799-6452 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

661 Park Ave
Danville, VA 24541
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PARK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Danville, VA with about 451 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
451
Teachers:
27
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 451 students

Black or African American
57.2%
White
24.6%
Hispanic/Latino
13.7%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

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.