Enrollment
103
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510054002867
Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center — Buckingham, VA
Federal NCES profile for Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Buckingham County Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.0%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center reports 103 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 93.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 55% above the Virginia average and 80% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Buckingham County Public Schools spends $15,760 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.4% from local sources (property taxes), 53.5% from the state, and 20.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 55% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 55% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 10% in Virginia — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,760
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 103 Top 1% in Virginia — larger than 99% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 11.1:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 93.0% +55% vs state
NCES ID 510054002867
Student demographics
White 53.4%
African American 33.0%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buckingham County Public Schools, which includes Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center.
$15,760
Per student
-3%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 53.5%
Federal 20.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center
How many students attend Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center?
Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center has 103 students enrolled. It is a other school in Buckingham, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center is 11.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center?
93.0% of students at Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center?
The largest demographic group at Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center is White at 53.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Buckingham, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center?
Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.