Joseph Van Pelt Elementary

350 Spring Hill Terrace
Bristol, VA 24201

www.bristolvaschools.org/vanpelt/index.htm

417 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Joseph Van Pelt Elementary, located in Bristol, Virginia, is a dedicated educational institution serving the local community as part of the Bristol Virginia Public Schools district. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement and personal development. By prioritizing core curriculum subjects alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition into higher grade levels within the district.

In addition to its commitment to classroom academics, the school actively promotes a sense of community engagement and partnership between parents, teachers, and students. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding policies, faculty information, and upcoming events, ensuring that families remain well-informed about the educational experience. As a cornerstone of the Spring Hill Terrace neighborhood, Joseph Van Pelt Elementary plays a vital role in providing a foundational education tailored to the unique needs of Bristol’s youth.

417

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph Van Pelt Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	26
Black	21
Asian	7
Two or More	43

White
320 (76.7 %)
Two or More
43 (10.3 %)
Hispanic
26 (6.2 %)
Black
21 (5.0 %)
Asian
7 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bristol City Public Schools
Phone:	(276)821-5770
Website:	http://www.bristolvaschools.org/vanpelt/index.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 43

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 67