Altavista Elementary

497 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Altavista Elementary School, located at 1003 Lynch Mill Rd in Altavista, Virginia, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community within the Campbell County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the foundational academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character-building initiatives, the school aims to prepare young learners for academic success as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Altavista Elementary is known for being an integral part of the small-town community. The school frequently engages parents and local stakeholders to create a collaborative atmosphere, ensuring that students feel encouraged and connected to their environment. With a commitment to quality instruction and student well-being, the faculty and staff work to provide a stable, nurturing foundation that helps children thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

497

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Altavista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	31
Black	147
Asian	2
Two or More	46
American Indian	2

White
269 (54.1%)
Black
147 (29.6%)
Two or More
46 (9.3%)
Hispanic
31 (6.2%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Campbell County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)369-5665
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	388
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 36

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 71