Park Avenue Elementary

web.dps.k12.va.us/parkave/

366 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Park Avenue Elementary, located in Danville, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Danville Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic and personal development of its student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core instructional mission, Park Avenue Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school encourages collaboration between educators, families, and the surrounding Danville community to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Through various resources and dedicated faculty, the institution strives to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring they have the tools necessary to develop foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills.

366

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	56
Black	229
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Black
229 (62.6 %)
White
65 (17.8 %)
Hispanic
56 (15.3 %)
Two or More
12 (3.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Danville City Public Schools
Phone:	(434)799-6452
Website:	http://web.dps.k12.va.us/parkave/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Park Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Park Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	51.9%
Male	176	48.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

Brosville Elementary

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

235 Students

195 Bulldog Ln.
Danville, VA 24541 (9.6 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th