Buckingham Co Primary

128 Frank Harris Road
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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Buckingham Co Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Buckingham Co Primary's student population of 333 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Buckingham Co Primary is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
18%
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Black
35%
22%
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White
50%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Buckingham Co Primary?
333 students attend Buckingham Co Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Buckingham Co Primary students are White, 35% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckingham Co Primary?
Buckingham Co Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buckingham Co Primary offer ?
Buckingham Co Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buckingham Co Primary part of?
Buckingham Co Primary is part of Buckingham Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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