Temperance Elementary

1981 Lowesville Rd
Amherst, VA 24521

tes.amherst.k12.va.us

93 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Temperance Elementary School is a public primary school located in Amherst, Virginia, serving students within the Amherst County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting on Lowesville Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to children in the local community. It operates under the broader mission of the Amherst County school system, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors.

As a neighborhood school, Temperance Elementary prioritizes a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners. The school maintains a curriculum aligned with Virginia state standards, integrating core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. By fostering a close-knit school community, Temperance Elementary aims to work collaboratively with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students receive the resources and guidance necessary for both academic achievement and social-emotional development.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Temperance Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	4
Black	5
Two or More	3

White
81 (87.1%)
Black
5 (5.4%)
Hispanic
4 (4.3%)
Two or More
3 (3.2%)

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:	Amherst County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)946-2811
Website:	http://tes.amherst.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
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

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 13