Byrd Elementary

2704 Hadensville Fife Rd
Goochland, VA 23063

320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Byrd Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Goochland, Virginia, serving students in the Goochland County Public Schools district. Situated on Hadensville Fife Road, the school functions as a central hub for the local area, focusing on fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It serves students in the early grades, typically emphasizing foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community engagement consistent with the district's mission to provide personalized learning opportunities.

As part of the Goochland school system, Byrd Elementary is known for its relatively small, tight-knit campus atmosphere, which allows for closer interaction between teachers, students, and families. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for student growth in a peaceful, semi-rural setting. By prioritizing character development and academic excellence, Byrd Elementary aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school years within the district.

320

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byrd Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	15
Black	59
Two or More	23

White
223 (69.7 %)
Black
59 (18.4 %)
Two or More
23 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
15 (4.7 %)

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:	Goochland County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)556-5380
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 31

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 53