Pennington Pre-school serves 332 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
98%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pennington Pre-school?
332 students attend Pennington Pre-school.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Pennington Pre-school students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennington Pre-school?
Pennington Pre-school has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pennington Pre-school offer ?
Pennington Pre-school offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pennington Pre-school part of?
Pennington Pre-school is part of Lee County Public Schools School District.
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