Ferrum Elementary

ferrum.frco.k12.va.us

281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ferrum Elementary School is a public primary school located in the rural community of Ferrum, Virginia, and is part of the Franklin County Public Schools district. Serving students in the surrounding area, the school is situated in a region known for its connection to Ferrum College, which provides a unique small-town environment for students. The school focuses on building a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive community atmosphere typical of Franklin County’s educational system.

The school operates under the mission and policies of the broader Franklin County Public Schools district, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Families associated with the school typically utilize the district’s official website to access information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and local educational resources. As a key institution in the Ferrum community, the school plays a vital role in providing local children with access to public education within a close-knit, supportive setting.

281

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferrum Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	13
Black	16
Asian	1
Two or More	18

White
233 (82.9%)
Two or More
18 (6.4%)
Black
16 (5.7%)
Hispanic
13 (4.6%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Franklin County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)365-7194
Website:	http://ferrum.frco.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
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 16

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 43