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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 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • 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 83% 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Central Elementary School 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
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
13%
22%
White
64%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fluvanna County Public Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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?
64% of Central Elementary School students are White, 13% 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 Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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