Central Elementary vs F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
Central Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.3/10 compared to 2.7/10. Central Elementary is significantly larger with 460 students, about 2.6× the size of F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary (176). In math proficiency, F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary leads at 87.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Central Elementary
Lexington, VA
6.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
460 students
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
Buena Vista, VA
2.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 1st
176 students
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| Metric | Central Elementary | F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.3 / 10 | 2.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.1 | 2.8 |
| Growth Score | 5.8 | 1.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85% | 88.1% |
| Environment Score | 7.8 | 6.9 |
| State Rank | #970 of 1,854 | #1,795 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 48th | 3th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central Elementary | F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 87.0% | 87.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 80.0% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Central Elementary | F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 1st |
| Enrollment | 460 | 176 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.0% | 88.1% |
| District | Rockbridge County Public Schools | Buena Vista City Public Schools |
| City | Lexington | Buena Vista |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Lexington (24450) | Buena Vista (24416) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,839 | $53,672 |
| Median Home Value | $294,200 | $158,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,017 | $1,073 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 45.5% | 24.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | 18.4% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | — |