Meherrin Powellton Elementary

11555 Dry Bread Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868

174 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meherrin Powellton Elementary School is a public institution located in the rural community of Lawrenceville, Virginia, serving students within the Brunswick County Public Schools district. Situated on Dry Bread Road, the school operates as a foundational part of the local education system, focusing on providing primary instruction to children in the surrounding area. It serves as a community hub that emphasizes basic academic skill development, social growth, and the integration of the district's curriculum standards for elementary-aged learners.

As part of a smaller school division, Meherrin Powellton Elementary typically fosters a tight-knit educational environment where teachers and staff prioritize personalized attention for their students. The school plays a vital role in the social and academic infrastructure of Brunswick County, working to bridge educational gaps while preparing students for the transition to middle school. Through its daily operations, the school maintains a commitment to creating a safe and supportive learning space that reflects the unique character and needs of the Lawrenceville community.

174

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meherrin Powellton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	21
Black	105
Asian	2
Two or More	6

Black
105 (60.3 %)
White
40 (23.0 %)
Hispanic
21 (12.1 %)
Two or More
6 (3.4 %)
Asian
2 (1.1 %)

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:	Brunswick County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)577-5000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
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 21

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 20