Cool Spring Elementary

540 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

A.P. Hill Elementary School, located on Talley Avenue in Petersburg, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Petersburg City Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of A.P. Hill, a historic figure significant to the region, and it functions as a central hub for elementary-aged children in the community. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

As part of the Petersburg school system, A.P. Hill Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and educational equity. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body through various instructional strategies. By promoting a culture of collaboration among teachers, parents, and administrators, A.P. Hill strives to empower its students to become productive, lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to the broader Petersburg community.

540

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cool Spring Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	47
Black	461
Asian	4
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
461 (85.4%)
Hispanic
47 (8.7%)
White
22 (4.1%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
Two or More
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Petersburg City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)862-7002
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	509
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

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 93