ERVINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ervinton Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dickenson County Public Schools school district, located in Nora, VA with about 117 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 9 teachers, Ervinton Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Ervinton Elementary School is a public primary school located in the rural community of Nora, Virginia. Part of the Dickenson County Public Schools district, the school serves students in the surrounding area by focusing on foundational academics and fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of a small-town student body. As a community-centered institution, it plays a vital role in the educational development of children in the region, emphasizing core subjects and social-emotional growth during their formative years.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student success within a close-knit educational setting, typical of the Appalachian region. By utilizing resources provided by the Dickenson County school system, Ervinton Elementary strives to integrate modern educational standards with traditional community values. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic engagement, offering various programs and initiatives designed to prepare young students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Ervinton Elementary at (276) 835-8423 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.