Petsworth Elementary

10658 Geo Washington Mem Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061

gloucester.petsworth.schooldesk.net/

382 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Petsworth Elementary School, located in Gloucester, Virginia, serves as a foundational learning environment for students in the local community. As part of the Gloucester County Public Schools system, the institution focuses on fostering academic growth and social-emotional development within a supportive, student-centered atmosphere. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging students to engage in collaborative learning experiences designed to prepare them for future academic success.

Beyond its academic program, Petsworth Elementary is deeply integrated into the Gloucester community, maintaining strong partnerships with families and local stakeholders. The school utilizes its digital platform to ensure transparent communication regarding school activities, policies, and educational resources. By prioritizing a welcoming culture and a structured pedagogical approach, Petsworth Elementary aims to instill a sense of curiosity and responsibility in its students throughout their formative elementary years.

382

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Petsworth Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	42
Black	16
Asian	1
Two or More	27
American Indian	3

White
293 (76.7 %)
Hispanic
42 (11.0 %)
Two or More
27 (7.1 %)
Black
16 (4.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
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:	Gloucester County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)693-6161
Website:	http://gloucester.petsworth.schooldesk.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
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 69

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 59