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Tomahawk Elementary School

155 BEE DR, LYNCHBURG, VA 24502

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 50 of 232 in Virginia

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About Tomahawk Elementary School

Tomahawk Elementary School is located in Timberlake, Lynchburg, Virginia, and is part of the highly respected Campbell County Public Schools district. Tomahawk serves students from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th grade. Tomahawk has a strong academic standing, with 82% of students distinguished as proficient in math and 70% distinguished as proficient in reading, both higher than the district and state averages. Tomahawk offers a supportive, nurturing “Buzzin’ Bees” community that aims to engage students and families to help them grow, including parental involvement and a supportive PTO, along with the many opportunities given through school programs. Families in Timberlake can expect to find affordable housing as the average rent ranges from $919 to $1,494, depending on the size of the rental. There is no question that with Tomahawk's academic performance and community spirit, it is one of the best elementary schools in Virginia.

Tomahawk Elementary School Contact Information

Address

155 BEE DR, LYNCHBURG, VA 24502

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Phone

(434) 237-4090

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 82%
Reading 70%
State average proficiency is 82% in Math and 70% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
679
Total Students
$52650
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 50 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Tomahawk Elementary School

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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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.

Student Demographics

White 65.5%
Asian 2.2%
Hispanic 10.9%
Black 14.2%
Two+ Races 7.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
65.5%
Asian
2.2%
Hispanic
10.9%
Black
14.2%
Two+ Races
7.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 679
48.2%
327 Female
51.8%
352 Male

Student Population

679 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

678 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Tomahawk Elementary is planning for the Thanksgiving Break from November 26-28, 2025, as part of the district-wide fall planning that is scheduled for this year.

FAQ

Q1. Is technology integrated into the classrooms at Tomahawk Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, the classrooms include the use of Chromebooks and smart boards, used to promote interactive lessons in the classroom.

Q2. In what ways does Tomahawk Elementary promote healthy eating?

Ans. The cafeteria prepares well-balanced meals and encourages healthy alternatives to snacks and meals.

Q3. Does Tomahawk Elementary School have spaces for outdoor play?

Ans. Yes, there are large playgrounds and green spaces for students to utilize for recess and sports.

Q4. Are there counseling services for students at Tomahawk Elementary?

Ans. Yes, our school counselor provides social, emotional, and academic support for students.

Q5. How does Tomahawk Elementary School celebrate birthdays?

Ans. Small birthday celebrations may occur in the classrooms, or students can receive recorder birthday shout-outs if permitted by the teacher.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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
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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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