Buckingham Co Primary serves 361 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Attendance Zone: Buckingham County Primary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Dillwyn, VA, covering approximately 583.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 14.2 miles and the furthest edge located 19.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buckingham Co Primary's student population of 361 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing the future one student at a time
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buckingham Co Primary is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buckingham Co Primary?
361 students attend Buckingham Co Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Buckingham Co Primary students are White, 33% of students are Black, 8% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buckingham Co Primary offer ?
Buckingham Co Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Buckingham Co Primary part of?
Buckingham Co Primary is part of Buckingham County School District.
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