Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary

vacdes.wps.k12.va.us

441 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary School (VACDES) is a public elementary school located in Winchester, Virginia, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of the Winchester Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional growth of its diverse student body. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to become curious, responsible members of the Winchester community.

The school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, and its academic approach is characterized by a commitment to equitable instruction and meaningful family engagement. By prioritizing collaborative partnerships between educators, parents, and students, Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary strives to ensure that every child has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed. Through its various programs and dedicated staff, the school aims to provide a strong educational foundation that prepares its young learners for success in their future schooling and beyond.

441

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	223
Black	70
Asian	4
Two or More	54
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
223 (50.6 %)
White
85 (19.3 %)
Black
70 (15.9 %)
Two or More
54 (12.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Winchester City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)665-6330
Website:	http://vacdes.wps.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
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 40

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 85