Amherst County Public Schools District
- 153 WASHINGTON ST
- AMHERST, VA 24521
- (434) 946-9387
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District Information
District Overview
District | State Average | |
---|---|---|
Graduation Rate | 73.9% | 77.0% |
Dropout Rate | 2.0% | 2.7% |
Per Pupil Spending | $9,059 | $10,960 |
Students Per Teacher | 15.9 | 17.3 |
Number of Schools | 10 | - |
Number of Students | 4,771 | - |
Number of (FTE) Teachers | 299 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
---|---|---|
Total Student Enrollment | 4,771 | 15.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
Students | |
---|---|
Prekindergarten Students | 165 |
Kindergarten Students | 298 |
1st Grade Students | 295 |
2nd Grade Students | 328 |
3rd Grade Students | 321 |
4th Grade Students | 324 |
5th Grade Students | 374 |
6th Grade Students | 333 |
7th Grade Students | 350 |
8th Grade Students | 374 |
9th Grade Students | 403 |
10th Grade Students | 382 |
11th Grade Students | 353 |
12th Grade Students | 334 |
Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
Students | |
---|---|
American Indian or Alaska Native | 46 |
Asian or Pacific Islander | 39 |
Hispanic | 93 |
Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,207 |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,214 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
Students | |
---|---|
Male | 2,432 |
Female | 2,167 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
---|---|---|
Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 299 | 15.9 |
Prekindergarten Teachers | 8 | - |
Kindergarten Teachers | 17 | - |
Elementary Teachers | 120 | - |
Secondary Teachers | 155 | - |
Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
Instructional Aides | 77 |
Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 52 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 28 |
Elementary | 6 |
Secondary | 7 |
Other | 15 |
Librarians & Staff
Librarians | 10 |
Library Support Staff | 15 |
Administrators
Total Administrators & Support Staff | 360 |
Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
LEA Administrative Support Staff | 23 |
School Administrators | 14 |
School Administrative Support Staff | 42 |
Student Support Services | 15 |
Other Support Services Staff | 263 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
Percent of Total | ||
---|---|---|
Total Revenues | $48,234,000 | - |
Total Local Revenues | $16,104,000 | 33.4% |
Parent Government Contributions | $13,546,000 | 28.1% |
Other School Systems | $1,202,000 | 2.5% |
Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $1,000 | 0.00% |
Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $1,000 | 0.00% |
Rents and Royalties | $19,000 | 0.04% |
Sale of Property | $4,000 | 0.01% |
Private Contributions | $1,000 | 0.00% |
Miscellaneous | $1,330,000 | 2.8% |
Total State Revenues | $28,117,000 | 58.3% |
General Formula Assistance | $21,639,000 | 44.9% |
Staff Improvement Programs | $2,018,000 | 4.2% |
Special Education Programs | $1,974,000 | 4.1% |
Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,376,000 | 2.9% |
Bilingual Education Programs | $11,000 | 0.02% |
Gifted and Talented Programs | $134,000 | 0.3% |
Vocational Education Programs | $390,000 | 0.8% |
School Lunch Programs | $25,000 | 0.05% |
Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $513,000 | 1.1% |
Other Programs | $37,000 | 0.08% |
Total Federal Revenues | $4,013,000 | 8.3% |
Through State - Title I | $1,226,000 | 2.5% |
Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $919,000 | 1.9% |
Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $204,000 | 0.4% |
Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $24,000 | 0.05% |
Through State - Title V, Part A | $12,000 | 0.02% |
Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $90,000 | 0.2% |
Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $901,000 | 1.9% |
Through State - Other | $637,000 | 1.3% |
Expenditures For Education
Percent of Total | ||
---|---|---|
Total Current Expenditures | $43,156,000 | - |
Total Instruction Expenditures | $28,047,000 | 65.0% |
Total Support Services Expenditures | $13,294,000 | 30.8% |
Student Support | $2,381,000 | 4.9% |
Instructional Staff Support | $1,859,000 | 3.9% |
General Administration Support | $668,000 | 1.4% |
School Administration Support | $1,856,000 | 3.8% |
Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,487,000 | 7.2% |
Student Transportation Support | $2,522,000 | 5.2% |
Other Support Services | $521,000 | 1.1% |
Total Other Expenditures | $1,815,000 | 4.2% |
Food Services | $1,815,000 | 3.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
Overall Graduation Rate | 73.9% | |
Total Diploma Count | 300 | |
Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 68 |
Dropout Information
Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
---|---|---|
Total Grades 9-12 | 30 | 2.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Amherst County Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 10
- Students: 4,771
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 299
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AMELON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
132 Amer Court
Madison Heights, VA Public | PK-5 | 469 | 16.5 | 4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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AMHERST COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
139 Lancer Ln
Amherst, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,472 | 17.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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AMHERST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
156 Davis St
Amherst, VA Public | PK-5 | 333 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
165 Gordons Fairground Rd
Amherst, VA Public | 6-8 | 416 | 13.6 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
575 Union Hill Rd
Amherst, VA Public | PK-5 | 335 | 14.0 | Review This School |
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ELON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
147 Younger Dr
Madison Heights, VA Public | PK-5 | 267 | 12.9 | Review This School |
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MADISON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
287 Learning Ln
Madison Heights, VA Public | PK-5 | 501 | 16.7 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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MONELISON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
257 Trojan Rd
Madison Heights, VA Public | 6-8 | 641 | 15.3 | 3 out of 5 14 Reviews |
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PLEASANT VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
229 Dancing Creek Rd
Monroe, VA Public | PK-5 | 99 | 10.8 | Review This School |
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TEMPERANCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1981 Lowesville Rd
Amherst, VA Public | PK-5 | 101 | 12.4 | Review This School |
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