Lebanon Elementary

Russell County Public Schools
56 George Ben Whited Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
292 Students
Elementary School 2nd - 4th
School Overview
Lebanon Elementary School, located at 56 George Ben Whited Drive in Lebanon, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Russell County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in their early academic years. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personal development, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Lebanon, serving as a hub for local families. In addition to its academic programs, Lebanon Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character education, fostering a culture where students are encouraged to be responsible and engaged citizens. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, local support, and a focus on student well-being, the school strives to create a positive atmosphere that helps every student reach their full potential.
292
Total Students
23.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    279 (95.5%)
  • Black
    6 (2.1%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.7%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7%)
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: Russell County Public Schools
Phone: (276)889-6531
Website: http://www.russell.k12.va.us/o/les
Grade Range: 2nd - 4th
Total Students: 292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 262
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
Grade 2 96
Grade 3 92
Grade 4 104
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lebanon Primary
Russell County Public Schools
267 Students
919 East Main Street
Lebanon, VA 24266 (1.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st