Linkhorne Elementary

www.lcsedu.net/schools/les

409 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Linkhorne Elementary School, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, is a public elementary school serving students within the Lynchburg City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student well-being. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success, focusing on both core academic subjects and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond academics, Linkhorne Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between home and school. The school encourages parental engagement and maintains a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student growth. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive setting, the school provides various resources and activities designed to nurture the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of every student throughout their elementary years.

409

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linkhorne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	38
Black	245
Asian	3
Two or More	47

Black
245 (59.9 %)
White
76 (18.6 %)
Two or More
47 (11.5 %)
Hispanic
38 (9.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Lynchburg City Public Schools
Phone:	(434)515-5240
Website:	http://www.lcsedu.net/schools/les
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
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 7

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 73