ACHILLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Achilles Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gloucester County Public Schools school district, located in Hayes, VA with about 418 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 29 teachers, Achilles Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Achilles Elementary School, located in Hayes, Virginia, is a key component of the Gloucester County Public Schools system. Serving the local community in a rural-suburban setting, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for its students. It emphasizes fundamental learning, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture, aiming to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors through a structured and nurturing curriculum.

The school is known for being a community-centered institution that encourages collaboration between educators, parents, and students. By leveraging resources provided by the Gloucester County school district, Achilles Elementary focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student body through various instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities. With its commitment to academic excellence and student well-being, the school strives to be a place where children feel safe to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong foundation for their education.

For more information, contact Achilles Elementary at (804) 642-9140 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.