At a glance
Reported students
177
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
222.5
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary: 177 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 189
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11.06
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
What the reported data says about F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Buena Vista. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Buena Vista City Public Schools. NCES reports 177 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, below the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.9%) and multiracial (12.4%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 28%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 28%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.03
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.03
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.9%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black5.1%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial12.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Buena Vista City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Enderly Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades 02–05
268 reported students
Parry McCluer Middle
Middle · Grades 06–07
126 reported students
Parry McCluer High
High · Grades 08–12
315 reported students
Public schools near F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena Vista Other · Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena Vista | Not reported | — | 0.8 mi |
| Mountain View Elementary Elementary · Rockbridge County Public Schools | PK–05 | 154 | 2.3 mi |
| Enderly Heights Elementary Elementary · Buena Vista City Public Schools | 02–05 | 268 | 2.4 mi |
| Central Elementary Elementary · Rockbridge County Public Schools | PK–05 | 466 | 5 mi |
| Harrington Waddell Elementary Elementary · Lexington City Public Schools | KG–05 | 350 | 5.9 mi |
| Fairfield Elementary Elementary · Rockbridge County Public Schools | PK–05 | 241 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
What grades does F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary serve?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Buena Vista City Public Schools.
How many students attend F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary reported 177 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 189 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 177 students and 15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Buena Vista City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary in?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is part of Buena Vista City Public Schools, based in Buena Vista, VA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena Vista (0.8 mi), Mountain View Elementary (2.3 mi), Enderly Heights Elementary (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.