Elk Knob Elementary

148 Hornet Loop
Pennington Gap, VA 24277

283 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Elk Knob Elementary, located in Pennington Gap, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lee County Public Schools district. Situated in the rural landscape of Southwest Virginia, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students from the surrounding area receive their primary education. As a small-town school, it focuses on building strong relationships between faculty, students, and families to foster a personalized learning experience during the formative elementary years.

The school is characterized by its commitment to academic development and the personal growth of its student body. By utilizing local resources and maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, Elk Knob Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while upholding the values of the Pennington Gap community. It serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, reflecting the spirit and identity of the Lee County region.

283

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elk Knob Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
274 (96.8 %)
Two or More
4 (1.4 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.1 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Lee County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)546-1837
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
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 37

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 38