West Central Primary

3340 Central Plains Road
Palmyra, VA 22963
(School attendance zone shown in map)
West Central Primary serves 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Central Primary's student population of 255 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West Central Primary is 0.55, 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
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Central Primary and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Central Primary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Central Primary and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Central Primary and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Central Primary and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Central Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of West Central Primary and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Central Primary 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
8%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Central Primary 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 West Central Primary?
255 students attend West Central Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of West Central Primary students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Central Primary?
West Central Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Central Primary offer ?
West Central Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Central Primary part of?
West Central Primary is part of Fluvanna Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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