LOCUST GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Locust Grove Primary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Orange County Public Schools school district, located in Locust Grove, VA with about 501 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Locust Grove Primary School 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.
Locust Grove Primary School, located in Locust Grove, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Orange County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and structured environment for students in the earliest stages of their academic careers, typically focusing on pre-kindergarten through second grade. By prioritizing early literacy, foundational mathematics, and social-emotional development, the school aims to build a strong base that prepares young learners for success as they transition into elementary and middle school education.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, Locust Grove Primary emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement in the educational process. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and inclusive, encouraging active engagement between teachers, families, and students to foster a collaborative learning culture. Through a combination of age-appropriate instruction and a supportive school climate, Locust Grove Primary strives to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and curiosity in its students from their very first days in the classroom.
For more information, contact Locust Grove Primary School at (540) 661-4420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4420
LOCUST GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public school in Locust Grove, VA with about 501 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Orange County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 501
- Teachers:
- 31.38
- 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 501 students
- White
- 65.9%
- Two or more races
- 13.0%
- Black or African American
- 11.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.8%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.