F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School serves 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School's student population of 249 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)25-29%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School?
249 students attend F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School?
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School offer ?
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School part of?
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School is part of Buena Vista City School District.
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