Central Elementary School

3340 Central Plains Road
Palmyra, VA 22963
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Central Elementary School serves 410 students in grades 1-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
18%
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Black
13%
22%
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White
65%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
410 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Central Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Fluvanna Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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