Buckingham County Elementary

Summary:

Buckingham County Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dillwyn, Virginia, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 417 students. The school is part of the Buckingham County Public Schools district, which is ranked 111 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buckingham County Elementary has a diverse student population, with a majority of White students (53.48%) and a significant percentage of African American students (32.13%). However, the school's performance rankings and academic proficiency rates are consistently lower than the state and district averages, as well as the nearby Scottsville Elementary and Cumberland Elementary schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, is generally around 50-60% proficiency, compared to the state averages of 67-72%. Additionally, Buckingham County Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 92.33% to 95.87%, which is significantly higher than the nearby Scottsville Elementary (58.59%).

The data suggests that Buckingham County Elementary is facing significant challenges, including low academic performance, a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and persistent achievement gaps between different racial groups. To address these issues, the school and district may need to explore targeted interventions, additional resources, and collaborative efforts with the surrounding community to support the unique needs of the student population and drive meaningful improvements in student learning and overall school quality.

Detail:

Public 3-5

40 Frank Harris Raod
Dillwyn, VA 23936

(434) 505-0000

District: Buckingham County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
897^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,363

Students who attend Buckingham County Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Buckingham County Middle
High:	Buckingham County High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 392

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.6%

African American:

31.4%

Two or more races:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Buckingham County Elementary ranks worse than 80.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.15. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Buckingham County Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Buckingham County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (53.6%), African American (31.4%), two or more races (10.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Buckingham County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buckingham County Elementary is 13.5. 1 elementary schools in the Buckingham County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buckingham County Elementary is $8,363. 1 elementary schools in the Buckingham County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buckingham County Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckingham County Elementary 897^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Buckingham County Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Buckingham County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckingham County Public Schools 111^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Buckingham County Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Buckingham County Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2015	20.78	975^th	1100	11.4%
2016	27.23	908^th	1096	17.2%
2017	14.76	1016^th	1099	7.6%
2018	7.85	1054^th	1097	3.9%
2019	9.59	1048^th	1105	5.2%
2021	15.49	956^th	1103	13.3%
2022	18.10	957^th	1109	13.7%
2023	15.93	970^th	1114	12.9%
2024	25.15	897^th	1114	19.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Buckingham County Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.66	234^th	245	4.5%
2024	26.33	206^th	247	16.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buckingham County Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.69	717^th	1036	30.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Buckingham County Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.61	934^th	1100	15.1%
2024	31.56	815^th	1098	25.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Buckingham County Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.00	990^th	1093	9.4%
2024	20.09	940^th	1101	14.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Buckingham County Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.65	508^th	579	12.3%
2024	25.25	487^th	588	17.2%

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Rank History for White students at Buckingham County Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.89	966^th	984	1.8%
2024	14.55	903^rd	979	7.8%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Buckingham County Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	260	157	2	11	0	0	22	452
2014	240	175	3	16	0	0	32	466
2015	239	171	1	18	0	0	25	454
2016	234	174	2	18	0	0	37	465
2017	252	174	1	21	0	0	42	490
2018	270	186	0	20	0	0	42	518
2019	259	179	0	19	1	0	45	503
2020	243	179	0	14	0	0	47	483
2021	216	159	0	19	1	0	50	445
2022	213	140	0	16	1	1	41	412
2023	223	134	1	24	1	0	34	417
2024	210	123	1	16	0	0	42	392

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buckingham County Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	452	25.5	17.7	73
2014	466	26.0	17.9	71.5
2015	454	26.0	17.4	70.5
2016	465	26.0	17.8	68.8
2017	490	27.0	18.1	65.1
2018	518	28.0	18.5	81.9
2019	503	28.5	17.6	81.1
2020	483	28.0	17.2	81.8
2021	445	29.0	15.3	n/a
2022	412	24.5	16.8	95.9
2023	417	n/a	n/a	92.3
2024	392	29.0	13.5	95.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buckingham County Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	452	25.5	17.7	73
2014	466	26.0	17.9	71.5
2015	454	26.0	17.4	70.5
2016	465	26.0	17.8	68.8
2017	490	27.0	18.1	65.1
2018	518	28.0	18.5	81.9
2019	503	28.5	17.6	81.1
2020	483	28.0	17.2	81.8
2021	445	29.0	15.3	n/a
2022	412	24.5	16.8	95.9
2023	417	n/a	n/a	92.3
2024	392	29.0	13.5	95.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Buckingham County Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,348 (20.5%)	$5,211 (79.4%)	$6,560
2020	$1,547 (20.7%)	$5,914 (79.3%)	$7,461
2021	$1,537 (18.4%)	$6,826 (81.6%)	$8,363

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buckingham County Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1048^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 970^th of 1114 Elementary schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buckingham County Elementary)	74	45	29%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buckingham County Public Schools)	74	44.3	29.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Buckingham County Elementary)	55	41.7	13.3%
3rd Grade English Reading (Buckingham County Public Schools)	54	41	13%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buckingham County Elementary)	56	50.4	5.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buckingham County Public Schools)	56	50.4	5.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Buckingham County Elementary)	53	56.8	3.8%
4th Grade English Reading (Buckingham County Public Schools)	53	56.8	3.8%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buckingham County Elementary)	67	53.6	13.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buckingham County Public Schools)	67	52.9	14.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Buckingham County Elementary)	61	48.9	12.1%
5th Grade Science (Buckingham County Public Schools)	61	48.2	12.8%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Buckingham County Elementary)	55	59.3	4.3%
5th Grade English Reading (Buckingham County Public Schools)	54	58.5	4.5%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	503	417	17.1%
African American	179	134	25.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	19	24	26.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	259	223	13.9%
Two or More Races	45	34	24.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.1%	92.3%	11.2%

Schools Near Buckingham County Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	SOL VA Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Buckingham County Elementary	Public	3-5	40 Frank Harris Raod	Dillwyn	23936	Buckingham County	Buckingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 505-0000	392	29	13.5	95.9%	210 (53.6%)	123 (31.4%)	16 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (10.7%)	25.1	897^th of 1114 public elementary schools	19.5%		15.9	970^th of 1114 public elementary schools	12.9%	73	63.8	54.2	51.1	52.2	63.8	58.8	57.6	60.5		$8,363	$1,537	$6,826
Buckingham County Primary	Public	K-2	128 Frank Harris Road	Dillwyn	23936	Buckingham County	Buckingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 505-0001	351	22	15.9	95.7%	179 (51.0%)	117 (33.3%)	15 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (10.3%)								(n/a)										$10,192	$2,183	$8,008
Buckingham County Prekindergarten Center	Public	PK	77 Buckingham Primary School R	Buckingham	23921	Buckingham County	Buckingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 969-4490	108	9	12.0	95.4%	56 (51.9%)	42 (38.9%)	5 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)								(n/a)
Cumberland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	60 School Rd	Cumberland	23040	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 492-4212	516	40	13.0	97.5%	267 (51.7%)	169 (32.8%)	31 (6.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (8.9%)	63.4	446^th of 1114 public elementary schools	60.0%		52.8	581^st of 1114 public elementary schools	47.8%	135	76.8	82.4			61.0	80.2				$14,207	$2,866	$11,342
Scottsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7868 Scottsville Road	Scottsville	24590	Albemarle County	Albemarle County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 286-2441	211	18	11.9	69.2%	155 (73.5%)	25 (11.8%)	19 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)	24	914^th of 1114 public elementary schools	18.0%		36.3	771^st of 1114 public elementary schools	30.8%	143	60.6	68.4	54.1	43.2	60.6	63.2	59.5		29.7	$11,850	$1,136	$10,714

Frequently Asked Questions about Buckingham County Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Buckingham County Elementary?

Students at Buckingham County Elementary are 54% White, 31% African American, 11% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Buckingham County Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 392 students attended Buckingham County Elementary.

What district is Buckingham County Elementary in?

Buckingham County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Buckingham County Elementary attend?

Students who attend Buckingham County Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Buckingham County Middle
High : Buckingham County High

Is Buckingham County Elementary a good school?

Buckingham County Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.5% of Virginia elementary schools.

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