Sheffield Elementary

www.lcsedu.net/schools/shf

443 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sheffield Elementary School is a public school located in Lynchburg, Virginia, serving students as part of the Lynchburg City Schools division. Situated at 115 Kenwood Place, the school operates within a district committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth. The school environment is designed to provide a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children, emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares them for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Lynchburg City Schools system, Sheffield Elementary benefits from a structured educational framework that promotes student engagement, community involvement, and the development of core competencies. The school focuses on building a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential through a blend of classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, administrative policies, or campus culture can find detailed resources and contact information on their official district website.

443

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheffield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	75
Black	202
Asian	4
Two or More	52
American Indian	3

Black
202 (45.6%)
White
107 (24.2%)
Hispanic
75 (16.9%)
Two or More
52 (11.7%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Lynchburg City Public Schools
Phone:	(434)515-5290
Website:	http://www.lcsedu.net/schools/shf
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
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 29

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 70