Temperance Elementary

Temperance Elementary is a regular public elementary school located in the rural area of Amherst, Virginia. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 102 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 with seven full-time equivalent teachers. The academic performance at Temperance Elementary is solid but shows room for improvement, as reflected by its MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and state ranking of #768 out of 1856 schools in Virginia (placing it in the 59th percentile).

Students perform well in ELA/Reading with 82% achieving proficiency or above, while math scores stand at 78%, indicating a strong foundation but areas for growth. Temperance Elementary sits nestled in a rural setting where community involvement and personal attention can be key strengths. The school’s location offers a close-knit environment that fosters a sense of belonging among students and their families.

With an enrollment of 102 students, Temperance Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Temperance Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.