Overview
Pennington Middle is a public elementary serving grades 5–7 in Pennington Gap, Virginia. The school enrolls 278 students. It is part of the Lee County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
278 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–7
DistrictLee County Public Schools
County51105
CityPennington Gap
ZIP24277
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510219000900
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment278
White96.8%
Hispanic / Latino0.7%
Black / African American1.4%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)