Lancaster County Public Schools

District Overview
Lancaster County Public Schools is an active, traditional public school system headquartered at 2330 Irvington Road in Weems, Virginia. Situated in a scenic, rural remote community, the district operates three academic facilities that deliver a seamless educational journey spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Serving as a foundational cornerstone for local families, the district offers comprehensive early childhood programming, robust primary education, and secondary pathways designed to prepare students for college and careers. Families, community members, and researchers can explore additional district initiatives online at www.lcs.k12.va.us or by calling the administrative office directly at (804) 462-5100.

The district supports an enrollment of 1,018 students—comprising 517 female and 501 male learners—reflecting a diverse population that includes 522 Black, 382 White, 73 multiracial, 28 Hispanic, 11 Asian, and 2 Pacific Islander students. To foster academic growth across its elementary and secondary levels, Lancaster County Public Schools employs a dedicated workforce of over 403 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes approximately 162 FTE classroom teachers, 21 instructional aides, and nearly 220 operational and support personnel. This generous staffing environment ensures small class settings, individualized academic support, and holistic wraparound services tailored to the unique strengths and needs of a close-knit rural student body.
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Total Schools
1,018
Total Students
162.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lancaster County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White382
Hispanic28
Black522
Asian11
Two or More73
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    522 (51.3%)
  • White
    382 (37.5%)
  • Two or More
    73 (7.2%)
  • Hispanic
    28 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    11 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Lancaster County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle0
High1
Other2
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:1,018*
Teachers (FTE):162.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.3
Schools in Lancaster County Public Schools
Found 5 Schools