Prince Edward Elementary

Prince Edward County Public Schools
35 Eagle Dr.
Farmville, VA 23901
823 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Prince Edward Elementary School (PEES), located in Farmville, Virginia, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Prince Edward County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on the foundational development of students in their early academic years. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for continued success as they progress through the district’s K-12 system.

The school’s approach is deeply rooted in the community values of Farmville, aiming to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources, faculty directories, and updates on district-wide initiatives. Prince Edward Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of school pride and academic curiosity, ensuring that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.
823
Total Students
63.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    440 (53.5%)
  • White
    256 (31.1%)
  • Two or More
    64 (7.8%)
  • Hispanic
    53 (6.4%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.2%)
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: Prince Edward County Public Schools
Phone: (434)315-2110
Website: http://www.pecps.k12.va.us/PECES/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 823
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 831
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 108
Kindergarten 162
Grade 1 131
Grade 2 135
Grade 3 135
Grade 4 152
Gender Ratio