Enrollment
177
Elementary
DISTRICT 223 · STATE 499
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BUENA VISTA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 510056000216
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
3400 Lombardy Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416 · (540) 261-6717 · Buena Vista city
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL177 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
11.8:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
168 students
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 66%
Community
0
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 | 39 | 22% |
| Kindergarten | 71 | 40% |
| Grade 1 | 67 | 38% |
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · 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 Buena Vista City Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary this school | 177 | 94.9% | N/A |
| Callaway Elementary Callaway | 185 | 88.1% | 90.6% |
| Natural Bridge Elementary Natural Bridge Station | 230 | 98.3% | 53.1% |
| Oakland Elementary Galax | 196 | 92.9% | 72.5% |
| Moneta Elementary Moneta | 218 | 87.2% | 80.9% |
| Blue Ridge Elementary Ararat | 223 | 97.8% | 79.5% |
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 F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 177 | #1,125 of 1,176 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 94.9% | #250 of 1,157 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.3% | #168 of 759 |
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
177
-66 (-27%) vs 2020
-26% since 1990-91, when it was 239
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 20.3:1
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 | 177 | 15 | 11.8:1 | 95% (168) |
| 2023-24 | 176 | 15 | 11.7:1 | 88% (155) |
| 2022-23 | 249 | 16.8 | 14.9:1 | 86% (214) |
| 2020-21 | 243 | 12 | 20.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 222 | 14.1 | 15.7:1 | 72% (159) |
| 2015-16 | 239 | 14 | 17.1:1 | 63% (150) |
| 2010-11 | 180 | 11 | 16.4:1 | 46% (82) |
| 2000-01 | 226 | 15 | 15.1:1 | 39% (89) |
| 1990-91 | 239 | 14 | 17.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (222 to 177); teachers up 6% (14.1 to 15).
About F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary, located in Buena Vista, Virginia, is a very small elementary school. It offers pre-K through 1 and has 177 students enrolled. It has 65% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in Virginia (about 499).
A total of 4 schools make up Buena Vista City Public Schools, with 886 students enrolled.
Federal enrollment data show F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is 73% White. Next come 12% multiracial, 7% Hispanic, and 5% Black. The county population is about 85% White. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 45%.
Teacher count: 15 full-time equivalents. Student-to-teacher ratio: 11.8:1. The gap from the 13.8:1 average for elementary schools in Virginia is 2.0 students per teacher. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, often used to gauge student poverty, is 95%. The average for public schools in Buena Vista city is similar, at 92%.
In Buena Vista city, the median household earns about $57,833 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 23%, and about 15% of people live in poverty. Buena Vista city has 5 public schools with about 886 students, including F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary.
The closest school to F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is Parry McCluer Middle, located about 0.8 miles away. In all, 4 other public schools sit within five miles of F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Distant.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment fell from 243 to 177, a 27% decrease. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 20.3:1 to 11.8:1.
The allk12 page for F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary lets the school community talk about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Buena Vista city at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,593
Census ACS
Median income
$57,833
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
886 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Buena Vista City Public Schools
- Parry McCluer HighHigh · 315 students
- Enderly Heights ElementaryElementary · 268 students
- Parry McCluer MiddleMiddle · 126 students
Other schools in Buena Vista
- Parry McCluer HighHigh · 315 students
- Enderly Heights ElementaryElementary · 268 students
- Mountain View ElementaryElementary · 154 students
- Parry McCluer MiddleMiddle · 126 students
- Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena VistaElementary
Nearby schools
- Parry McCluer Middle0.8 mi · 126
- Parry McCluer High2.1 mi · 315
- Mountain View Elementary2.3 mi · 154
- Enderly Heights Elementary2.4 mi · 268
- Central Elementary5.0 mi · 466
- Lylburn Downing Middle5.1 mi · 187
Frequently asked questions
About F.W. Kling Jr. ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary enrolls approximately 177 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary serve?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
How many students per teacher at F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary?
Approximately 11.8:1 students per teacher at F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary.
What is the racial breakdown of students at F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary?
At F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary, the student body is approximately 73% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Asian, 12% Two or more.
Is F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary public or private?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Buena Vista City Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.