VAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Amherst Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Amherst, Virginia|Amherst County Public Schools
Amherst, VA 24521
School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
267
Student:Teacher
13.4:1
Locale
Rural
District
Amherst County Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
79.4%
Phone
(434)946-9704School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
75-79%
Math Proficiency
55-59%
Chronic Absenteeism
5.2%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.3:1
Near average in VADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,301
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 15%State 61%Local 24%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$279,954
+1.3% YoY
Lynchburg, VA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
307
Current enrollment
Growing(+13% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst Elementary
Amherst Elementary has a total enrollment of 267 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Amherst, VA.
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