Burnt Chimney Elementary

www.frco.k12.va.us

277 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Burnt Chimney Elementary School is a public primary school located in the rural community of Wirtz, Virginia. Part of the Franklin County Public Schools district, the school serves students in the surrounding area, providing a foundational educational environment tailored to the needs of its local families. Its location reflects a commitment to supporting the educational development of students within the Franklin County region.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Franklin County Public Schools system, which focuses on academic excellence, student character development, and preparing children for success as they transition to middle and high school. As a community-centered institution, Burnt Chimney Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging the resources and administrative standards of the district to provide comprehensive instruction in core subjects. Families interested in specific curriculum details, school calendars, or enrollment information can access further resources through the official district website.

277

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burnt Chimney Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	15
Black	12
Two or More	20

White
230 (83.0 %)
Two or More
20 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
15 (5.4 %)
Black
12 (4.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Franklin County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)721-2936
Website:	http://www.frco.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 14

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 50