SUSSEX CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sussex Central Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sussex County Public Schools school district, located in Stony Creek, VA with about 527 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, Sussex Central 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.

Sussex Central Elementary School, located at 21392 Sussex Drive in Stony Creek, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sussex County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of its young student population. It strives to provide a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing children for their transition to middle school and beyond.

As a community-focused school, Sussex Central Elementary plays an integral role in the Stony Creek area, working to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and community engagement. The school typically focuses on building strong literacy and numeracy skills, supported by a faculty committed to addressing the diverse needs of their students. By balancing academic rigor with character development, the school aims to create a nurturing space where students from the surrounding rural community can thrive and develop a lifelong love for learning.

For more information, contact Sussex Central Elementary at (434) 246-8960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.