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#1788 of 1,851 schools in VA
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary
Elementary School · Buena Vista City Public Schools · Buena Vista, VA
A Buena Vista City Public Schools elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3400 Lombardy Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416
- Math 27% proficient (2011)
- Reading 77% proficient (2011)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 33 points since 2009, to 52% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where F.w. Kling Jr. 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average379/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buena Vista), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,672
Median home value
$158,500
Median rent
$1,073/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 460 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Buena Vista City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary is listed in Buena Vista City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary is a public elementary school in Buena Vista, VA, part of Buena Vista City Public Schools, serving approximately 176 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,788 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary
What grades does F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary serve?
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary?
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary rank in VA?
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary ranks #1,788 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary a charter school?
No, F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary a Title I school?
No, F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary?
88.1% of students at F.w. Kling Jr. 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Buena Vista city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (540) 261-6717
- Area population (ZIP 24416)
- 9,186
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 24416; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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