Pungoteague Elementary

www.pes.accomack.k12.va.us/

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pungoteague Elementary School, located in Melfa, Virginia, serves as a vital educational institution within the Accomack County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By emphasizing foundational skills and encouraging student engagement, Pungoteague Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress toward middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school actively promotes a sense of community and collaboration between students, faculty, and families. Through its partnership with the broader Eastern Shore community, Pungoteague Elementary works to provide a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates the district’s core curriculum while maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student growth. The school’s mission centers on empowering students to become responsible, life-long learners who are equipped to contribute positively to their community.

451

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pungoteague Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	68
Black	195
Two or More	15

Black
195 (43.2 %)
White
173 (38.4 %)
Hispanic
68 (15.1 %)
Two or More
15 (3.3 %)

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:	Accomack County Public Schools
Phone:	(757)787-4032
Website:	http://www.pes.accomack.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	457
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 32

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 70