Temperance Elementary School
School Overview
Temperance Elementary School is a public school located in Amherst, Virginia. It is a school in Amherst County Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, more than 90% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 84% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 114 students through grade PK to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 8 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 114 students are attending Temperance Elementary School. By gender, there are 53 and 61 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Temperance Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 13 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Total | 13 | 4 | 9 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 8 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Temperance Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 8 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 8 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 114 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 12,160 Households |
| Population | 30,677 |
| Male | 15,290 |
| Female | 16,485 |
| Child Population | 8,528 |
| Total Housing Units | 14,190 Units |
| Average House Value | $155,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $728 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.80% |
| Average Household Income | $52,888 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.66% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Amherst County Public Schools
In Amherst County Public Schools, 9 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.