Lebanon Elementary

56 George Ben Whited Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266

307 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

Lebanon Elementary School, located at 56 George Ben Whited Drive in Lebanon, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Russell County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in their early academic years. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personal development, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Lebanon, serving as a hub for local families. In addition to its academic programs, Lebanon Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character education, fostering a culture where students are encouraged to be responsible and engaged citizens. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, local support, and a focus on student well-being, the school strives to create a positive atmosphere that helps every student reach their full potential.

307

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lebanon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
299 (97.4 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.3 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Russell County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)889-6531
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
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

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 96