Enrollment
177
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buena Vista, VA
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
Federal NCES profile for F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510056000216
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Buena Vista · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Buena Vista, VA.
School address
District: Buena Vista City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510056000216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Buena Vista, Virginia, enrolling 177 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is leaner than roughly 87% of Virginia schools and 20% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Virginia schools, with 177 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #106, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Buena Vista's public schools, it stands alongside Parry Mccluer High (315 students): F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 13.1:1).
Buena Vista City Public Schools also operates Parry Mccluer High (315 students) and Enderly Heights Elementary (268 students) alongside F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary compares
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 49% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 13% in Virginia - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$13,959
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 5.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buena Vista City Public Schools, which includes F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary.
$13,959
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 60.5%
Federal 20.3%
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.
How F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parry Mccluer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enderly Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parry Mccluer Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Buena Vista
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
How many students attend F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary has 177 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buena Vista, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary?
85.9% of students at F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary?
The largest demographic group at F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Buena Vista, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary rank among schools in Buena Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Buena Vista, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buena Vista on the city page.
Is F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary a good school?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Buena Vista City Public Schools?
Besides F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary, Buena Vista City Public Schools also operates Parry Mccluer High (315 students), Enderly Heights Elementary (268 students), and Parry Mccluer Middle (126 students). See the Buena Vista City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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