Abingdon Elementary

gloucester.abingdon.schooldesk.net/

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Abingdon Elementary School is a public primary school located in Hayes, Virginia, serving the Gloucester County Public Schools district. The school is situated in a rural, community-focused environment and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere for its students. With a curriculum centered on core academic subjects, the school emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students, striving to prepare them for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to student engagement and community involvement, often utilizing its website to maintain clear communication with parents and stakeholders regarding school events, academic resources, and policies. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families, Abingdon Elementary aims to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, academic achievement, and a lifelong love of learning.

455

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abingdon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	43
Black	25
Asian	2
Two or More	55
American Indian	1

White
329 (72.3%)
Two or More
55 (12.1%)
Hispanic
43 (9.5%)
Black
25 (5.5%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
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:	Gloucester County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)642-9885
Website:	http://gloucester.abingdon.schooldesk.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
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 25

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 71