Locust Grove Primary serves 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Locust Grove Primary's student population of 453 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Locust Grove 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
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Locust Grove Primary often compared to?
Locust Grove Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Orange Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Locust Grove Primary?
453 students attend Locust Grove Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Locust Grove Primary students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Locust Grove Primary?
Locust Grove Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Locust Grove Primary offer ?
Locust Grove Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Locust Grove Primary part of?
Locust Grove Primary is part of Orange County School District.
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