- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palmyra, VA
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510138002868
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Palmyra · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, VA.
School address
District: Fluvanna County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510138002868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Central Elementary held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 510138002868 · Palmyra, VA Other · MID · TRAD
751 enr · 13.9:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Fluvanna County High (1,362 students)
Central Elementary held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fluvanna Count
Fluvanna County High
1,362 students
- This school
Central Elementary
751 students
- Fluvanna Middl
Fluvanna Middle
745 students
- Carysbrook Ele 457
Carysbrook Elementary
457 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 751 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 17% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 751 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
751
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Virginia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,076
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 751 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Central Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fluvanna County Public Schools reports $14,076 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluvanna County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fluvanna Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carysbrook Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Palmyra
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~751 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 751 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palmyra, VA. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 0% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary?
47.6% of students at Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Palmyra, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Elementary rank among public schools in Palmyra?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fluvanna County Public Schools?
Besides Central Elementary, Fluvanna County Public Schools also operates Fluvanna County High (1,362 students), Fluvanna Middle (745 students), and Carysbrook Elementary (457 students). See the Fluvanna County Public Schools district page for the complete list.