Central Elementary School

3340 Central Plains Road
Palmyra, VA 22963
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Central Elementary School serves 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 744 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
744 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
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Hispanic
10%
19%
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Black
14%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
744 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Central Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Fluvanna County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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