Dudley Elementary

dudley.frco.k12.va.us

317 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dudley Elementary School is a public school serving students in Wirtz, Virginia, and is a part of the Franklin County Public Schools district. Located in a rural setting on Brooks Mill Road, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community, emphasizing core academic instruction and social development for elementary-aged children. As part of the larger county school system, it adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students for success through a structured curriculum and supportive learning environment.

The school benefits from the resources and oversight of the Franklin County school board, ensuring that it maintains state-mandated academic standards while fostering a community-focused atmosphere. By providing a traditional elementary education, Dudley Elementary focuses on building essential literacy, numeracy, and life skills. Families interested in specific school-wide initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, or recent news regarding events and academic performance can find the latest information through the official Franklin County Public Schools website.

317

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dudley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	16
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	29

White
261 (82.3%)
Two or More
29 (9.1%)
Hispanic
16 (5.0%)
Black
8 (2.5%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

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:	Franklin County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)721-2621
Website:	http://dudley.frco.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
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 25

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 49