BEAVERDAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Beaverdam Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Hanover County Public Schools school district, located in Beaverdam, VA with about 329 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 20 teachers, Beaverdam 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.
Beaverdam Elementary School, located in the rural community of Beaverdam in Hanover County, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution for local primary-aged students. As part of the Hanover County Public Schools district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with the development of character and social responsibility. The school is deeply integrated into its surrounding semi-rural community, often serving as a central hub for families who value a small-town atmosphere combined with the resources of a larger, high-performing school division.
The campus at 15485 Beaverdam School Road is known for its inviting and focused environment, designed to foster early childhood development through a comprehensive curriculum. With a strong commitment to student success, the faculty and staff focus on personalized instruction, literacy, and STEM integration to prepare students for middle school transitions. Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a collaborative culture, encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive academically and personally.
For more information, contact Beaverdam Elementary at (804) 449-6373 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Beaverdam, VA 23015
(804) 449-6373
BEAVERDAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Beaverdam, VA with about 329 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hanover County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 329
- Teachers:
- 20.19
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 329 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BEAVERDAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.7%
- Black or African American
- 5.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.