F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School serves 177 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Attendance Zone: FW KLING JR ELEM's attendance zone covers the entire district of Buena Vista, VA, encompassing approximately 6.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being 1.9 miles and the furthest edge located 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School's student population of 177 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
177 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We Build Champions!
School Rankings
The diversity score of F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)25-29%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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?
177 students attend F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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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