West Point Elementary

(804)843-2030

wpes.wpschools.net/

409 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Point Elementary School, located at 1060 Thompson Ave in West Point, Virginia, serves as the primary educational facility for younger students within the town’s independent school system. As part of a small, close-knit district, the school benefits from a focused academic environment that emphasizes individualized attention and community involvement. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can develop foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth, preparing them for the transition to the town's middle and high school programs.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, West Point Elementary is often recognized for its integration into the tight-knit West Point community. Because the town operates its own school division separate from the surrounding county, the elementary school acts as a central pillar for local families. The faculty and staff prioritize a safe and engaging learning culture, frequently leveraging the school’s manageable size to encourage strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and students to ensure each child reaches their academic potential.

409

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Point Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	36
Black	46
Asian	8
Two or More	34
American Indian	3

White
282 (68.9%)
Black
46 (11.2%)
Hispanic
36 (8.8%)
Two or More
34 (8.3%)
Asian
8 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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:	West Point Public Schools
Phone:	(804)843-2030
Website:	http://wpes.wpschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
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 49

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 63