Amelon Elementary School in Madison Heights, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Amelon Elementary School is a suburban public school in Madison Heights, Virginia that is part of Amherst County Public Schools. It serves 415 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.4:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

415 Students

31 Teachers

132 Amer Cir

Madison Heights, VA 24572 View local requests

http://amelon.amherst.k12.va.us

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Amelon Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Amelon Elementary School Demographics

80%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

29%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Amelon Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 1, 2026

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