Dinwiddie Elementary

13811 Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841

des.dinwiddie.k12.va.us/

341 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dinwiddie Elementary School, located at 13811 Boydton Plank Rd in Dinwiddie, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dinwiddie County Public Schools district. The school is situated in a rural-suburban setting, reflecting the close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere of Dinwiddie County. It focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for primary-grade students, emphasizing fundamental academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture.

The school is committed to fostering academic growth through a curriculum aligned with Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOLs). Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Dinwiddie Elementary works to engage students through various school activities and community partnerships that encourage student participation and parental involvement. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, families, and the local community, the school aims to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into the upper elementary and middle school years.

341

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dinwiddie Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	20
Black	90
Asian	1
Two or More	15

White
215 (63.0%)
Black
90 (26.4%)
Hispanic
20 (5.9%)
Two or More
15 (4.4%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Dinwiddie County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)469-4580
Website:	http://des.dinwiddie.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
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 18

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 47