Craigsville Elementary

Augusta County Public Schools
100 East First St
Craigsville, VA 24430
146 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Craigsville Elementary School, located at 100 East First Street in Craigsville, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Augusta County Public Schools system. Nestled in a small, rural community, the school acts as a focal point for local families, providing primary education that emphasizes core academic skills and character development. Its setting reflects a close-knit environment where educators and staff focus on fostering a supportive atmosphere tailored to the needs of young learners in the region.

As a member of the Augusta County district, the school integrates state-mandated curriculum standards while maintaining the personalized feel of a smaller neighborhood institution. The facility serves as the primary hub for elementary-aged students in Craigsville, offering a variety of programs designed to promote literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing community involvement and a stable learning environment, Craigsville Elementary strives to prepare its students for their subsequent transition into middle school and beyond.
146
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    123 (84.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (6.8 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (6.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7 %)
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: Augusta County Public Schools
Phone: (540)997-9184
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 146
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 117
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 13
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 25
Gender Ratio