Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center serves 100 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center's student population of 100 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center is 0.56, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
37%
22%
White
55%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
20%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center?
100 students attend Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center students are White, 37% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center?
Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center offer ?
Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center part of?
Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center is part of Buckingham County School District.
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