New London Academy Elementary

12400 E Lynchburg-Salem Trnpk
Forest, VA 24551

bedfordnla.sharpschool.net/

330 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

New London Academy (NLA) is a historic public elementary school located in Forest, Virginia, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Situated on a sprawling, picturesque campus, the school is deeply rooted in the local community, operating with a legacy that dates back to its founding in the late 18th century. Today, it functions as a modern part of the Bedford County Public Schools system, focusing on providing a supportive and academically engaging environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development for its young learners.

Beyond its core curriculum, New London Academy is known for its emphasis on fostering a close-knit school community where staff and parents work collaboratively to support student success. The school often utilizes its spacious outdoor grounds to enhance learning experiences, promoting both physical activity and environmental awareness. With its combination of historical charm and contemporary instructional practices, NLA aims to prepare students for middle school while nurturing a sense of belonging and academic curiosity in a safe, rural-suburban setting.

330

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New London Academy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	21
Black	20
Asian	7
Two or More	22

White
260 (78.8%)
Two or More
22 (6.7%)
Hispanic
21 (6.4%)
Black
20 (6.1%)
Asian
7 (2.1%)

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)525-2177
Website:	http://bedfordnla.sharpschool.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 25

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for New London Academy Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for New London Academy Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	149	45.2%
Male	181	54.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th