W.G. Coleman Elementary

4096 Zulla Road
The Plains, VA 20198

www.fcps1.org/Domain/18

355 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

W.G. Coleman Elementary School is a public school located in Marshall, Virginia, serving students in Fauquier County. As a community-focused institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for its elementary-age students. The school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum standards with programs designed to encourage student curiosity and active participation in the classroom.

The school benefits from its setting in the rural yet accessible community of Marshall, creating a close-knit atmosphere often found in Fauquier County schools. W.G. Coleman prioritizes a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and families, aiming to ensure that every student receives personalized attention as they navigate their formative years. By focusing on both the individual needs of the child and a strong sense of school spirit, the institution works to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

355

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W.G. Coleman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	104
Black	14
Asian	1
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
207 (58.3%)
Hispanic
104 (29.3%)
Two or More
27 (7.6%)
Black
14 (3.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Fauquier County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)422-7550
Website:	http://www.fcps1.org/Domain/18
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 28

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 53