Big Island Elementary

bedfordbies.sharpschool.net/

182 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Big Island Elementary School is a rural public school located in Big Island, Virginia, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Bedford County Public Schools district, the school functions as a close-knit community hub, emphasizing foundational academic skills and a supportive learning environment tailored to its smaller student population.

The school is situated in a scenic area of Bedford County, reflecting the quiet, small-town character of the Big Island community. With a focus on early childhood development and elementary education, it prioritizes student engagement and personalized attention to help prepare children for their transition to middle school within the district.

182

Total Students

12.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Island Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	9
Black	7
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
153 (84.1%)
Two or More
12 (6.6%)
Hispanic
9 (4.9%)
Black
7 (3.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Bedford County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)299-5863
Website:	http://bedfordbies.sharpschool.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
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 15

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 33