Totaro Elementary

19350 Christanna Highway
Lawrenceville, VA 23868

291 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Totaro Elementary School, located at 19350 Christanna Highway in Lawrenceville, Virginia, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Brunswick County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. As a community-focused institution, it plays a vital role in the local area by providing foundational instruction and preparing children for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement. By emphasizing fundamental skills and a supportive classroom atmosphere, Totaro Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards. Its location in Lawrenceville reflects the school's deep connection to the Brunswick County community, where it serves as a central hub for families and educators working together to cultivate a positive educational experience for young learners.

291

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Totaro Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	10
Black	252
Two or More	11

Black
252 (86.6 %)
White
18 (6.2 %)
Two or More
11 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
10 (3.4 %)

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)848-3209
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
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 18

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 43