Appomattox Primary serves 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Appomattox Primary's student population of 592 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Appomattox Primary is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
21%
22%
White
62%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Appomattox Primary?
592 students attend Appomattox Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Appomattox Primary students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Appomattox Primary?
Appomattox Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Appomattox Primary offer ?
Appomattox Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Appomattox Primary part of?
Appomattox Primary is part of Appomattox County School District.
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