Appomattox Primary serves 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Attendance Zone: Appomattox Primary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Appomattox, VA, covering approximately 334.7 square miles. Families typically drive between 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.8 miles to the nearest zone edge and a maximum distance of 13.4 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Appomattox Primary's student population of 609 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
609 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Appomattox Primary is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
20%
21%
White
61%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Appomattox Primary?
609 students attend Appomattox Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Appomattox Primary students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appomattox Primary?
Appomattox Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Appomattox Primary offer ?
Appomattox Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Appomattox Primary part of?
Appomattox Primary is part of Appomattox County School District.
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