F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary

249 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

249

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	12
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
209 (83.9 %)
Two or More
17 (6.8 %)
Hispanic
12 (4.8 %)
Black
8 (3.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Buena Vista City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)261-6717
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 76