Hurley Elementary/Middle

Buchanan County Public Schools
6911 Hurley Road
Hurley, VA 24620
357 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 7th
School Overview
Hurley Elementary/Middle School is a public PK–8 institution located in the rural community of Hurley, Virginia. Situated in Buchanan County, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, providing educational programming that spans from early childhood development through the middle school years. As part of the Buchanan County Public Schools system, the facility is committed to fostering academic growth and character development in a small-town setting, often emphasizing strong connections between students, faculty, and local families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while preparing students for the transition to high school. Given its location in the Appalachian region, the school often benefits from a tight-knit environment that focuses on individualized attention and student support. By maintaining a single campus for both elementary and middle grades, Hurley Elementary/Middle School aims to provide a consistent educational experience that helps students navigate their formative years within a familiar and supportive atmosphere.
357
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    346 (96.9 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
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: Buchanan County Public Schools
Phone: (276)566-8523
Website: http://hems.bcpsk12.com/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 7th
Total Students: 357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 326
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 15
Kindergarten 51
Grade 1 38
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 36
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 56
Grade 6 43
Grade 7 49
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Riverview Elementary/Middle
Buchanan County Public Schools
750 Students
27382 Riverside Drive
Grundy, VA 24614 (9.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th