LAWSON-MARRIOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lawson-Marriott Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the King and Queen County Public Schools school district, located in St Stephens Church, VA with about 316 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th 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 17 teachers, Lawson-Marriott Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Lawson-Marriott Elementary School, located in St. Stephens Church, Virginia, serves as a primary educational pillar for the King and Queen County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting on Newtown Road, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction to elementary-aged students within the local community. As a small-town institution, it typically emphasizes a close-knit learning environment, prioritizing individual student development and community engagement within the context of the county’s broader educational mission.

The school is characterized by its role as a central hub for families in the St. Stephens Church area, reflecting the values and needs of a quiet, rural Virginia community. By providing core academic programming, extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive faculty, Lawson-Marriott aims to prepare students for the transition to middle school while fostering a sense of belonging. Like other schools in the district, it focuses on meeting state educational standards while maintaining the personalized, accessible atmosphere that is a hallmark of small-district public education.

For more information, contact Lawson-Marriott Elementary at (804) 769-3116 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.