Dearington Elementary/Innovation

www.lcsedu.net/schools/des

180 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dearington Elementary School for Innovation, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, serves as a dynamic hub for elementary education with a strong emphasis on fostering creativity and critical thinking. As a magnet-style school, it distinguishes itself by integrating innovative instructional strategies into its curriculum, aiming to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world. The school prides itself on maintaining an inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages students to become active, engaged participants in their own learning process.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Dearington places a high priority on community engagement and social-emotional development. By leveraging its "Innovation" designation, the school frequently incorporates project-based learning and hands-on experiences that allow students to explore complex concepts through practical application. Located on Smyth Street, the school remains a vital pillar of the Lynchburg City Schools district, dedicated to cultivating a supportive atmosphere where students are empowered to develop the foundational skills and self-confidence necessary for long-term academic success.

180

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dearington Elementary/Innovation
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	11
Black	117
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

Black
117 (65.0%)
White
29 (16.1%)
Two or More
21 (11.7%)
Hispanic
11 (6.1%)
American Indian
2 (1.1%)

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)515-5220
Website:	http://www.lcsedu.net/schools/des
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
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 1

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 23