Overview
Central Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Amherst, Virginia. The school enrolls 323 students. It is part of the Amherst County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictAmherst County Public Schools
County51009
CityAmherst
ZIP24521
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510021000068
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment323
White59.8%
Hispanic / Latino6.6%
Black / African American17.0%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
Two or More Races14.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %81%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)