Tappahannock Elementary

Essex County Public Schools
205 Elementary School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
334 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Tappahannock Elementary School, located at 205 Elementary School Circle in Tappahannock, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Essex County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the Tappahannock community, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential life skills during the formative years of childhood.

As a primary educational hub, the school emphasizes a collaborative approach involving teachers, staff, and local families to ensure that students are prepared for their future academic endeavors. By providing a structured curriculum and promoting a positive school culture, Tappahannock Elementary aims to inspire curiosity and academic excellence in its student body, while maintaining its role as a stable and integral part of the larger Essex County educational system.
334
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
122.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    160 (47.9 %)
  • White
    102 (30.5 %)
  • Two or More
    43 (12.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (5.4 %)
  • Asian
    7 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Essex County Public Schools
Phone: (804)443-5301
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 410
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 33
Kindergarten 71
Grade 1 73
Grade 2 77
Grade 3 80
Gender Ratio
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