LANCASTER PRIMARY

Lancaster County Public Schools
36 Primary School Circle
Lancaster, VA 22503
316 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Lancaster Primary School, located at 36 Primary School Circle in Lancaster, Virginia, serves as the foundational educational institution for the Lancaster County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for its youngest learners, typically focusing on early childhood education through the primary elementary grades. By emphasizing fundamental academic skills and social-emotional development, the school aims to provide a strong start for children in the local community as they begin their educational journeys.

The school is deeply integrated into the rural Lancaster County community, prioritizing close partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders to support student success. Beyond core academics, Lancaster Primary emphasizes the cultivation of a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, respect, and early character development. Through its location in the Northern Neck of Virginia, the school plays a vital role in preparing its students for a smooth transition to upper elementary education within the district.
316
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    170 (53.8 %)
  • White
    107 (33.9 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (9.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Lancaster County Public Schools
Phone: (804)462-5100
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 60
Grade 1 67
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 58
Grade 4 56
Gender Ratio