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Dearington Elem/Innovation

210 SMYTH ST, LYNCHBURG, VA 24501

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 93 of 232 in Virginia

Top schools in Lynchburg
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Dearington Elem/Innovation

210 SMYTH ST, LYNCHBURG, VA 24501

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 93 of 232 in Virginia

See top schools in Lynchburg

About Dearington Elem/Innovation

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 42% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
180
Total Students
$50202
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 11.3%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 3.1%
Black 78.1%
Two+ Races 7.5%
Native Am. 0%
White
11.3%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
3.1%
Black
78.1%
Two+ Races
7.5%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 180
51.2%
92 Female
48.8%
88 Male

Student Population

180 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

173 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Dearington Elem/Innovation Contact Information

Address

210 SMYTH ST, LYNCHBURG, VA 24501

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Phone

(434) 515-5220

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TOP 93 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dearington Elem/Innovation

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM – 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

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Latest News

Dearington Elementary has concluded an annual process of reviewing and selecting for the 2025-26 innovation programs after an effective open house.

FAQ

Q1. What are the distinguishing features of Dearington Elementary School for Innovation?

Ans. The school uses an in-house approach to innovation through hands-on projects and engaging learning experiences.

Q2. Can you tell me if Dearington Elementary has partnerships with the local community?

Ans. Yes, the school partners with community organizations, and they work cooperatively for enrichment programs.

Q3. How does Dearington Elementary promote parent engagement?

Ans. Parent engagement opportunities include the kids' annual innovation showcase, family workshops, and various volunteer opportunities.

Q4. Does Dearington Elementary host a science fair or a technology fair?

Ans. Yes, students participate in innovation and STEM fairs every year.

Q5. Are there opportunities for outdoor learning at Dearington Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, outdoor learning experiences using outdoor classrooms and garden spaces take place for some science lessons.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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