Middlesex Elementary

Middlesex County Public Schools
823 Philpot Rd.
Locust Hill, VA 23092
611 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Middlesex Elementary School, located in Locust Hill, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Middlesex County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future academic success while catering to the specific needs of the local community it serves.

Beyond its core academic mission, Middlesex Elementary functions as a central hub for the families of Locust Hill and the surrounding rural areas. The school prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the community to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere. Through various resources and extracurricular opportunities, the institution strives to encourage lifelong learning and social-emotional development, ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to thrive in their educational journey.
611
Total Students
47.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    405 (66.3 %)
  • Black
    104 (17.0 %)
  • Two or More
    56 (9.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    43 (7.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Middlesex County Public Schools
Phone: (804)758-2496
Website: http://mes.mcps.k12.va.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 576
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 72
Kindergarten 99
Grade 1 88
Grade 2 98
Grade 3 88
Grade 4 75
Grade 5 91
Gender Ratio