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Enrollment
751
Elementary
DISTRICT 604 · STATE 499
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FLUVANNA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 510138002868
Central Elementary
3340 Central Plains Road, Palmyra, VA 22963 · (434) 589-8318 · Fluvanna County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL751 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
53 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
455 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 66%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 66 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 206 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 242 | 32% |
| Grade 2 | 237 | 32% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Fluvanna County Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Central Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary this school | 751 | 60.6% | N/A |
| King George Elementary King George | 683 | 66.5% | 68.3% |
| Moss-Nuckols Elementary Louisa | 637 | 67.2% | 70.8% |
| Emerald Hill Elementary Culpeper | 702 | 55.1% | 72.0% |
| Alanton Elementary Virginia Beach | 632 | 67.4% | 83.0% |
| Spotsylvania Elementary Spotsylvania | 623 | 65.0% | 58.8% |
Matched among Virginia elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Central Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 751 | #133 of 1,176 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #610 of 1,105 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.3% | #611 of 1,106 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 60.6% | #768 of 1,157 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +65.8% | #4 of 324 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
751
+346 (+85%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 13.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 751 | 53 | 14.2:1 | 61% (455) |
| 2023-24 | 744 | 50.5 | 14.7:1 | 67% (498) |
| 2022-23 | 715 | 54.5 | 13.1:1 | 52% (375) |
| 2020-21 | 405 | 30 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 453 | 29.6 | 15.3:1 | 70% (319) |
| 2015-16 | 483 | 30 | 16.1:1 | 36% (172) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Central Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 66% (453 to 751); teachers up 79% (29.6 to 53).
About Central Elementary
Central Elementary is a public elementary school run by Fluvanna County Public Schools in Palmyra, Virginia. It has an enrollment of 751 students in pre-K through 2. On average, elementary schools in Virginia enroll around 499, and this school is 51% larger than that mark.
Fluvanna County Public Schools has 4 schools; together they serve 3,315 students.
The largest group at Central Elementary is White students, at 60%. Smaller groups are 15% Black, 14% multiracial, and 10% Hispanic. County-wide, 76% of Fluvanna County residents are White. The diversity index for Central Elementary is 58%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
With 53 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 14.2:1. The 13.8:1 average for elementary schools in Virginia is close to this figure. Roughly 61% of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Fluvanna County is similar, at 61%.
In the surrounding county, Fluvanna County, the median household earns about $96,768 a year, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Central Elementary, Fluvanna County has 6 public schools.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Fluvanna Middle, is about 0.2 miles. Around the school, 3 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's locale code, Rural: Distant, means it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Reported enrollment: 405 (2020-21) and 751 (2024-25). These figures may describe different sets of grades.
This page collects posts and questions about Central Elementary, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Fluvanna County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
28,092
Census ACS
Median income
$96,768
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
3,315 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Fluvanna County Public Schools
- Fluvanna County HighHigh · 1,362 students
- Fluvanna MiddleMiddle · 745 students
- Carysbrook ElementaryElementary · 457 students
Other schools in Palmyra
- Fluvanna County HighHigh · 1,362 students
- Fluvanna MiddleMiddle · 745 students
- Blue Ridge Governor's SchoolElementary
- Project Return/Fluvanna CoElementary
Other Central Elementary schools
151 other US public schools in 35 states are named Central Elementary. Central Elementary is the 5th largest of the 152.
- Central ElementaryLexington, VA · 466 students
- Central ElementaryAmherst, VA · 268 students
- Central Elementary SchoolCarrollton, GA · 991 students
- CENTRAL ELEM.ST CHARLES, MO · 865 students
- Central ElementaryBanning, CA · 782 students
Nearby schools
- Fluvanna Middle0.2 mi · 745
- Carysbrook Elementary1.9 mi · 457
- Fluvanna County High3.6 mi · 1,362
- Scottsville Elementary12.7 mi · 216
- Byrd Elementary12.9 mi · 281
- Moss-Nuckols Elementary13.8 mi · 637
Frequently asked questions
About Central ElementaryHow many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary enrolls approximately 751 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Central Elementary serve?
Central Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is approximately 14.2:1 (53 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Central Elementary?
Student demographics at Central Elementary are roughly 60% White, 10% Hispanic, 15% Black, 0% Asian, 14% Two or more.
What district is Central Elementary in?
Central Elementary is part of Fluvanna County Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.