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Enrollment
609
Elementary
DISTRICT 574 · STATE 499
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·APPOMATTOX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 510024000079
Appomattox Primary
185 Learning Lane, Appomattox, VA 24522 · (434) 352-5766 · Appomattox County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL609 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
47 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
470 students
DISTRICT 78% · STATE 66%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 75 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 186 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 168 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 180 | 30% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Appomattox County Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Appomattox Primary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appomattox Primary this school | 609 | 77.2% | N/A |
| Yellow Branch Elementary Rustburg | 584 | 78.9% | 74.5% |
| Trevilians Elementary Louisa | 546 | 79.3% | 84.4% |
| Appomattox Elementary Appomattox | 539 | 79.4% | 72.9% |
| Tomahawk Elementary Lynchburg | 667 | 76.9% | 73.5% |
| Twin Springs Elementary Danville | 618 | 84.1% | 81.8% |
Matched among Virginia elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Appomattox Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 609 | #344 of 1,176 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #368 of 1,105 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.9% | #642 of 1,106 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 77.2% | #530 of 1,157 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +9.3% | #135 of 324 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
609
+46 (+8%) vs 2020
+11% since 1990-91, when it was 551
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 16.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 609 | 46.5 | 13.1:1 | 77% (470) |
| 2023-24 | 609 | 43.3 | 14.1:1 | 78% (472) |
| 2022-23 | 592 | 42 | 14.1:1 | 72% (429) |
| 2020-21 | 563 | 35 | 16.1:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 557 | 30.5 | 18.3:1 | 55% (307) |
| 2015-16 | 597 | 30 | 19.9:1 | 53% (319) |
| 2010-11 | 536 | 33 | 16.2:1 | 48% (255) |
| 2000-01 | 572 | 44 | 13.0:1 | 40% (228) |
| 1990-91 | 551 | 32 | 17.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Appomattox Primary.
Since 2017-18: students up 9% (557 to 609); teachers up 52% (30.5 to 46.5).
About Appomattox Primary
Appomattox Primary is an elementary school in Appomattox, Virginia, reachable at (434) 352-5766. The school teaches pre-K through 2 and enrolls 609 students. That puts enrollment 22% larger than the 499-student average for elementary schools in Virginia.
Besides Appomattox Primary, Appomattox County Public Schools runs 3 other schools. The district enrolls 2,421 students.
About 61% of the student body at Appomattox Primary is White. Other students are 20% Black, 11% multiracial, and 8% Hispanic. By comparison, Appomattox County residents are about 77% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 57, compared with 70 nationally.
There are 46.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 13.1:1. Across elementary schools in Virginia, the average ratio is 13.8:1. Of all students at Appomattox Primary, 77% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Appomattox County average a similar 78%.
For Appomattox County, Census Bureau data show median household income comes to about $62,853, roughly 19% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Appomattox Primary, Appomattox County has 4 public schools.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Appomattox Elementary, is about 0.6 miles. Other public schools within five miles: 3.
Under the NCES locale system, Appomattox Primary is Rural: Distant.
From 563 students in 2020-21, enrollment increased to 609 by 2024-25. The school's ratio dropped from 16.1:1 to 13.1:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Appomattox County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,610
Census ACS
Median income
$62,853
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
2,421 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Appomattox County Public Schools
- Appomattox County HighHigh · 731 students
- Appomattox MiddleMiddle · 542 students
- Appomattox ElementaryElementary · 539 students
Other schools in Appomattox
- Appomattox County HighHigh · 731 students
- Appomattox MiddleMiddle · 542 students
- Appomattox ElementaryElementary · 539 students
Nearby schools
- Appomattox Elementary0.6 mi · 539
- Appomattox Middle0.6 mi · 542
- Appomattox County High1.1 mi · 731
- Concord Elementary8.1 mi · 406
- Rustburg High14.9 mi · 836
- Rustburg Middle16.0 mi · 626
Frequently asked questions
About Appomattox PrimaryWhat is the total enrollment at Appomattox Primary?
Appomattox Primary enrolls approximately 609 students in grades PK-02.
Is Appomattox Primary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Appomattox Primary is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Appomattox Primary have?
Appomattox Primary employs 47 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.
How diverse is Appomattox Primary?
Appomattox Primary reports a student body of 61% White, 8% Hispanic, 20% Black, 0% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees Appomattox Primary?
Appomattox Primary is overseen by Appomattox County Public Schools in Appomattox County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.