- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-29.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 510056000216 · Buena Vista, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
177 enr · 11.1:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Parry Mccluer High (315 students)
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-29.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parry Mccluer
Parry Mccluer High
315 students
- Enderly Height
Enderly Heights Elementary
268 students
- This school
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
177 students
- Parry Mccluer
Parry Mccluer Middle
126 students
What this shows F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary compares
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,729
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Buena Vista City Public Schools reports $16,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), down 73.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.