Nelson County Public Schools School District

The Nelson County Public Schools School District is located in Lovingston, VA and includes 4 schools that serve 2,028 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Nelson County Public Schools School District spends $9,824 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 54% on instruction, 42% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Nelson County Public Schools School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the VA state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Nelson County Public Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Nelson County Public Schools School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Nelson County Public Schools School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.