Cluster Springs Elementary

7091 Huell Matthews Hwy.
Alton, VA 24520

547 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cluster Springs Elementary School, located in Alton, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Halifax County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and the personal growth of its students. It functions as a focal point for local families, prioritizing the building of strong relationships between educators, students, and parents to foster a positive school culture.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating activities that encourage student engagement and critical thinking. By focusing on essential core subjects and promoting fundamental social skills, Cluster Springs Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school. Through its commitment to community-based learning and student-centered instruction, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience for the children of the Alton area.

547

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cluster Springs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	41
Black	129
Asian	2
Two or More	20
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
351 (64.2 %)
Black
129 (23.6 %)
Hispanic
41 (7.5 %)
Two or More
20 (3.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Halifax County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)517-2600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	576
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 68

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 77