Kegotank Elementary

13300 Lankford Highway
Mappsville, VA 23407

www.kes.accomack.k12.va.us/

501 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kegotank Elementary School, located in Mappsville, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Accomack County Public Schools district. Situated along the Lankford Highway, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the rural Eastern Shore community. Its mission emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the preparation of young learners for future success through a comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet the needs of elementary-aged children.

The school functions as a central hub for its local community, promoting collaboration between faculty, parents, and students to enhance the overall educational experience. By focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills, Kegotank Elementary strives to cultivate a positive and inclusive school culture. Those looking for more specific information regarding school events, faculty resources, or administrative policies can typically find updated details through their official district-linked website.

501

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kegotank Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	150
Black	188
Asian	3
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Black
188 (37.5%)
Hispanic
150 (29.9%)
White
141 (28.1%)
Two or More
18 (3.6%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
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:	Accomack County Public Schools
Phone:	(757)824-4756
Website:	http://www.kes.accomack.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	491
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 79

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 80