John L. Hurt Elementary

248 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John L. Hurt Elementary School, located in the town of Hurt, Virginia, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student engagement and personal growth. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on community values, the institution aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future middle and high school endeavors.

The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, which is a hallmark of the small-town community it serves. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, staff, and strong parental involvement, John L. Hurt Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on safety, inclusivity, and academic achievement, the school remains a vital pillar of the local Hurt community, dedicated to shaping the next generation of students.

248

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John L. Hurt Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	7
Black	54
Two or More	13

White
174 (70.2 %)
Black
54 (21.8 %)
Two or More
13 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.8 %)

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:	Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)630-1812
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
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 22

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 37