F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School

3400 Lombardy Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(School attendance zone shown in map)
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School serves 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School's student population of 176 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School is 0.38, 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)
(11-12)
25-29%
68%
(11-12)
75-79%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
78%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School?
176 students attend F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School?
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School offer ?
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School part of?
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School is part of Buena Vista City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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