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Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School is a public primary school in Amherst, VA, serving grades PK–5, rated D-, with 268 students and a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

D-TopHap school rating
Rating
D-
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
268
Students per teacher
10.7:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White56%
Black19%
Two or more races14%
Hispanic6%
Native American3%
Asian2%
Male / female
56% / 44%
Free or reduced lunch
83%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-28.5%
Prior-year enrollment
375

Homes assigned to this school

2,197 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Central Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
575 Union Hill Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
Phone
(434) 946-9700
Website
ces.amherst.k12.va.us
Setting
Rural - Distant
Status
Operational
NCES ID
510021000068
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School district

Amherst County Public Schools

District rating
D+
Schools
9
Students
3,900
Spending per student
$13,262
Teachers (FTE)
312
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Central Elementary School

How is Central Elementary School rated?

Central Elementary School holds a D- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Amherst County Public Schools is rated D+ overall.

What grades does Central Elementary School serve?

Central Elementary School serves grades PK–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

268 students attend Central Elementary School, down from 375 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

Which homes are assigned to Central Elementary School?

TopHap matches 2,197 residential properties to Central Elementary School in and around Amherst. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Central Elementary School in?

Central Elementary School is part of Amherst County Public Schools, which reports 9 schools, 3,900 students and $13,262 of spending per student.