P.B. Smith Elementary

6176 Dumfries Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.B. Smith Elementary School, located on Dumfries Road in Warrenton, Virginia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Fauquier County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented environment, emphasizing the development of the "whole child" by balancing rigorous academic instruction with social-emotional learning. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school prioritizes building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a collaborative educational experience.

Beyond its core curriculum, P.B. Smith Elementary is characterized by its commitment to providing an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop critical thinking skills. The school typically leverages its suburban setting to integrate local community values into its daily operations, focusing on preparing young learners for middle school success through structured guidance, extracurricular engagement, and a dedicated teaching staff focused on student achievement.

421

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for P.B. Smith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	38
Black	30
Asian	10
Two or More	46

White
297 (70.5 %)
Two or More
46 (10.9 %)
Hispanic
38 (9.0 %)
Black
30 (7.1 %)
Asian
10 (2.4 %)

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:	Fauquier County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)347-6150
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for P.B. Smith Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for P.B. Smith Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	202	48%
Male	219	52%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th