Gretna Elementary

302 Franklin Blvd South
Gretna, VA 24557

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gretna Elementary School, located at 302 Franklin Blvd South in Gretna, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community, emphasizing the development of essential academic skills, social growth, and personal responsibility. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle and high school while maintaining a close connection to the local community.

The school environment at Gretna Elementary is designed to be inclusive and student-centered, often focusing on collaborative efforts between faculty, staff, and families to ensure student success. As part of a rural school district, the institution prides itself on creating a safe and nurturing space where students can explore their interests and build a strong educational foundation. Through its commitment to instruction and community engagement, Gretna Elementary plays a vital role in the long-term educational development of children in the Gretna area.

493

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gretna Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	332
Hispanic	20
Black	131
Asian	1
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
332 (67.3%)
Black
131 (26.6%)
Hispanic
20 (4.1%)
Two or More
8 (1.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)630-1808
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	409
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 74

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 65