F.W. KLING JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Buena Vista City Public Schools school district, located in Buena Vista, VA with about 222 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary School, located on Lombardy Avenue in Buena Vista, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public elementary school within the Buena Vista City Public Schools district, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of children during their formative years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, preparing them for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.
The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Buena Vista, reflecting the community’s commitment to quality public education. By focusing on core curriculum standards and building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere for its young learners. Its presence on Lombardy Avenue stands as a key pillar in the district's effort to provide equitable and effective instruction to all children in the area.
For more information, contact F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary at (540) 261-6717 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6717
F.W. KLING JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Buena Vista, VA with about 222 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Buena Vista City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 222
- Teachers:
- 14.14
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 222 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending F.W. KLING JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.8%
- Black or African American
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.