Buckingham Primary serves 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 89%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-79%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
20%
22%
White
66%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend Buckingham Primary?
206 students attend Buckingham Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Buckingham Primary students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buckingham Primary?
Buckingham Primary has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buckingham Primary offer ?
Buckingham Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Buckingham Primary part of?
Buckingham Primary is part of Buckingham County Public Schools.
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