Buckingham Co Primary

128 Frank Harris Road
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Buckingham Co Primary serves 361 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Buckingham Co Primary's student population of 361 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
361 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing the future one student at a time

School Rankings

The diversity score of Buckingham Co Primary is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
33%
21%
White
54%
44%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Buckingham Co Primary?
361 students attend Buckingham Co Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Buckingham Co Primary students are White, 33% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buckingham Co Primary?
Buckingham Co Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buckingham Co Primary offer ?
Buckingham Co Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Buckingham Co Primary part of?
Buckingham Co Primary is part of Buckingham County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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