Fw Kling Jr Elementary School

3400 Lombardy Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
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 23:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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

School Overview

Fw Kling Jr Elementary School's student population of 233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fw Kling Jr Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
(11-12)
25-29%
68%
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(11-12)
75-79%
89%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
6%
18%
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Black
3%
22%
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White
85%
46%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 Fw Kling Jr Elementary School?
233 students attend Fw Kling Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Fw Kling Jr Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fw Kling Jr Elementary School?
Fw Kling Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fw Kling Jr Elementary School offer ?
Fw Kling Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fw Kling Jr Elementary School part of?
Fw Kling Jr Elementary School is part of Buena Vista City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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