VAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Central Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Amherst, Virginia|Amherst County Public Schools
Amherst, VA 24521
School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
323
Student:Teacher
12:1
Locale
Rural
District
Amherst County Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
81.1%
Phone
(434)946-9700School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
50-54%
Math Proficiency
40-44%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.7:1
Better than 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)
268
Current enrollment
Declining(-29% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary
As of the most recent data, 323 students are enrolled at Central Elementary. It is a Primary school within the local district.
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