Nickelsville Elementary

Scott County Public Schools
11415 Nickesville Hwy
Nickelsville, VA 24271
302 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 7th
School Overview
Nickelsville Elementary School is a public primary school located in the rural community of Nickelsville, Virginia, and is part of the Scott County Public Schools district. Serving students in the surrounding area, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a close-knit, community-centered environment. It is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for its students, emphasizing the values and educational standards set forth by the Scott County school board.

As a vital institution within its small-town setting, Nickelsville Elementary works to create a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes both traditional academics and character building. The school utilizes the broader resources of the Scott County district to ensure students have access to essential curriculum standards while maintaining a localized approach that prioritizes student engagement and community involvement. Through its website, the school maintains communication with families, providing updates on academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives.
302
Total Students
22.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    277 (91.7%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.6%)
  • Black
    3 (1.0%)
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: Scott County Public Schools
Phone: (276)479-2676
Website: http://www.scottschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 7th
Total Students: 302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 223
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 35
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 37
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 32
Grade 5 34
Grade 6 36
Grade 7 34
Gender Ratio
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