Central Elementary School

3340 Central Plains Road
Palmyra, VA 22963
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Central Elementary School serves 751 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 751 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 751 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
751 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
15%
21%
White
60%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
(22-23)
28.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
751 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Central Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% 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 Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Fluvanna County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 751 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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