Red Hill Elementary

3901 Red Hill School Road
North Garden, VA 22959

rhes.k12albemarle.org

201 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Red Hill Elementary School is a rural public school located in North Garden, Virginia, serving the families of the Albemarle County Public Schools district. Nestled in a scenic, community-focused setting, the school is known for its small-town atmosphere and strong commitment to fostering close relationships between students, staff, and parents. The school prioritizes a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students, often utilizing the surrounding natural landscape as an extension of the classroom.

As part of the Albemarle County school system, Red Hill Elementary adheres to a progressive curriculum that balances core academics with enrichment opportunities designed to help students reach their full potential. The school community prides itself on its inclusivity and the dedicated involvement of local families, which helps create a collaborative educational experience. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and community engagement, Red Hill Elementary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

201

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Red Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	30
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	16

White
144 (71.6 %)
Hispanic
30 (14.9 %)
Two or More
16 (8.0 %)
Black
10 (5.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Albemarle County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)293-5332
Website:	http://rhes.k12albemarle.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
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 16

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 32