Elon Elementary

147 Younger Dr
Madison Heights, VA 24572

341 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elon Elementary School, located on Younger Drive in Madison Heights, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Amherst County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where young students can develop both academically and socially. By prioritizing core curriculum subjects while encouraging personal growth, the school aims to prepare its student body for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Madison Heights community, reflecting the values and character of the surrounding Amherst County area. With a focus on student-centered learning, the faculty and staff emphasize the importance of building strong relationships with families to enhance the educational experience. Elon Elementary provides a classic primary education setting that balances traditional classroom instruction with modern resources, striving to create a welcoming atmosphere that promotes both academic excellence and lifelong learning.

341

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	8
Black	34
Asian	1
Two or More	24
American Indian	5

White
269 (78.9 %)
Black
34 (10.0 %)
Two or More
24 (7.0 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.3 %)
American Indian
5 (1.5 %)
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:	Amherst County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)528-6496
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
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 3

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Elon Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Elon Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	155	45.5%
Male	186	54.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th