Buckingham Co Primary serves 355 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buckingham Co Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Buckingham Co Primary's student population of 355 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buckingham Co Primary is 0.63, 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
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
31%
22%
White
51%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
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 Primary?
355 students attend Buckingham Co Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Buckingham Co Primary students are White, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Buckingham Co Primary offer ?
Buckingham Co Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buckingham Co Primary part of?
Buckingham Co Primary is part of Buckingham County School District.
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