Meherrin Powellton Elementary

11555 Dry Bread Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868

www.brunswickcps.org

177 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meherrin Powellton Elementary School is a public institution located in the rural community of Lawrenceville, Virginia, serving students within the Brunswick County Public Schools district. Situated on Dry Bread Road, the school operates as a foundational part of the local education system, focusing on providing primary instruction to children in the surrounding area. It serves as a community hub that emphasizes basic academic skill development, social growth, and the integration of the district's curriculum standards for elementary-aged learners.

As part of a smaller school division, Meherrin Powellton Elementary typically fosters a tight-knit educational environment where teachers and staff prioritize personalized attention for their students. The school plays a vital role in the social and academic infrastructure of Brunswick County, working to bridge educational gaps while preparing students for the transition to middle school. Through its daily operations, the school maintains a commitment to creating a safe and supportive learning space that reflects the unique character and needs of the Lawrenceville community.

177

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meherrin Powellton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	16
Black	109
Asian	1
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

Black
109 (61.6%)
White
40 (22.6%)
Hispanic
16 (9.0%)
Two or More
10 (5.6%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6%)

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:	Brunswick County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)577-5000
Website:	http://www.brunswickcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
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 20

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 27