Joseph Van Pelt Elementary

Bristol City Public Schools
350 Spring Hill Terrace
Bristol, VA 24201
417 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary, located in Bristol, Virginia, is a dedicated educational institution serving the local community as part of the Bristol Virginia Public Schools district. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement and personal development. By prioritizing core curriculum subjects alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition into higher grade levels within the district.

In addition to its commitment to classroom academics, the school actively promotes a sense of community engagement and partnership between parents, teachers, and students. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding policies, faculty information, and upcoming events, ensuring that families remain well-informed about the educational experience. As a cornerstone of the Spring Hill Terrace neighborhood, Joseph Van Pelt Elementary plays a vital role in providing a foundational education tailored to the unique needs of Bristol’s youth.
417
Total Students
35.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    320 (76.7%)
  • Two or More
    43 (10.3%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (6.2%)
  • Black
    21 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Bristol City Public Schools
Phone: (276)821-5770
Website: http://www.bristolvaschools.org/vanpelt/index.htm
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 43
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 75
Grade 2 63
Grade 3 64
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 67
Gender Ratio