BLACKSTONE PRIMARY

Nottoway County Public Schools
615 East Street
Blackstone, VA 23824
387 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Blackstone Primary School, located at 615 East Street in Blackstone, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Nottoway County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social-emotional growth of its youngest students, typically focusing on early childhood and primary grade levels. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, the school aims to instill a love of learning while building the core literacy and numeracy skills necessary for long-term student success.

As a vital part of the Blackstone community, the school emphasizes a collaborative approach involving teachers, parents, and local stakeholders. The faculty prioritizes creating an inclusive atmosphere where diverse student needs are met through differentiated instruction and character-building initiatives. Through its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum, Blackstone Primary serves as a key pillar in preparing children for their future academic journeys and their roles as responsible members of the community.
387
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    184 (47.5 %)
  • White
    124 (32.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    38 (9.8 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (9.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
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: Nottoway County Public Schools
Phone: (434)292-5300
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 370
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 65
Kindergarten 51
Grade 1 67
Grade 2 54
Grade 3 74
Grade 4 76
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CREWE PRIMARY
Nottoway County Public Schools
368 Students
1953 Sunnyside Rd
Crewe, VA 23930 (9.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th