Very Good
#360 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 19% in state
Buckingham Co Elementary
Elementary School · Buckingham County Public Schools · Dillwyn, VA
A Buckingham County Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
40 Frank Harris Road, Dillwyn, VA 23936
- Math 74% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buckingham Co Elementary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2019, reaching 69% in 2025, across a 14-year record (2012–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Buckingham Co Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,046/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,569
Median home value
$172,600
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
10.3%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23936; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Buckingham County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buckingham Co Elementary is listed in Buckingham County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buckingham Co Elementary
Buckingham Co Elementary is a public elementary school in Dillwyn, VA, part of Buckingham County Public Schools, serving approximately 392 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #360 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buckingham Co Elementary
What grades does Buckingham Co Elementary serve?
Buckingham Co Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Buckingham Co Elementary?
Buckingham Co Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckingham Co Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckingham Co Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buckingham Co Elementary rank in VA?
Buckingham Co Elementary ranks #360 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Buckingham Co Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Buckingham Co Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buckingham Co Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buckingham Co Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Buckingham Co Elementary a charter school?
No, Buckingham Co Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buckingham Co Elementary a Title I school?
No, Buckingham Co Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buckingham Co Elementary?
95.9% of students at Buckingham Co Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Buckingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (434) 505-0000
- Area population (ZIP 23936)
- 6,992
- Area average commute
- 40.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23936; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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