Overview
Central Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Amherst, Virginia. The school enrolls 268 students. It is part of the Amherst County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
10.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
268 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% 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 Enrollment268
White56.3%
Hispanic / Latino6.0%
Black / African American19.0%
Asian1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races14.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 %83%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)