Broadus Wood Elementary

185 Buck Mountain Road
Earlysville, VA 22936

bwes.k12albemarle.org/

282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Broadus Wood Elementary School, located in the rural community of Earlysville, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local Albemarle County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere that emphasizes close relationships between students, staff, and the surrounding community. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, the school aims to nurture not only academic growth but also the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Albemarle County school system, utilizing modern instructional practices that prioritize critical thinking, collaboration, and student-centered learning. Broadus Wood is also recognized for its active parent-teacher organization and community involvement, which help provide students with enrichment opportunities and a strong support network. With its focus on personalized instruction and a commitment to creating an inclusive environment, Broadus Wood Elementary works to ensure that all students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

282

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Broadus Wood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	22
Black	7
Asian	5
Two or More	23

White
225 (79.8%)
Two or More
23 (8.2%)
Hispanic
22 (7.8%)
Black
7 (2.5%)
Asian
5 (1.8%)

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:	Albemarle County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)973-3865
Website:	http://bwes.k12albemarle.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 35

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 40