Below Average
#1461 of 1,851 schools in VA
Based on limited data
Central Elementary
Elementary School · Fluvanna County Public Schools · Palmyra, VA
A Fluvanna County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
3340 Central Plains Road, Palmyra, VA 22963
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on VA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average569/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$100,761
Median home value
$294,600
Median rent
$1,419/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
92.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22963; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Fluvanna County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,076NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elementary is listed in Fluvanna County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elementary
Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Palmyra, VA, part of Fluvanna County Public Schools, serving approximately 744 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,461 of 1,851 schools in VA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elementary
What grades does Central Elementary serve?
Central Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Elementary rank in VA?
Central Elementary ranks #1,461 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Central Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Central Elementary a charter school?
No, Central Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elementary a Title I school?
No, Central Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elementary?
66.9% of students at Central 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 744
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fluvanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (434) 589-8318
- Area population (ZIP 22963)
- 16,786
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 22963; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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