Central Elementary

3340 Central Plains Road
Palmyra, VA 22963

715 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located on Central Plains Road in Palmyra, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Fluvanna County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the diverse academic and social needs of its elementary-aged student body. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, Central Elementary strives to build a solid academic base while promoting the personal growth and development of every child.

Beyond core academics, the school focuses on creating a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, responsibility, and collaboration among students. Their programming is structured to prepare young learners for future success by integrating rigorous instructional standards with a nurturing approach. Through its active involvement in the "Fluco" community, the school remains dedicated to ensuring that its students are well-prepared, confident, and eager to continue their educational journey as they progress through the district.

715

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	67
Black	99
Asian	5
Two or More	85

White
459 (64.2 %)
Black
99 (13.8 %)
Two or More
85 (11.9 %)
Hispanic
67 (9.4 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)

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:	Fluvanna County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)589-8318
Website:	http://fluco.org/central-elementary-school-2/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	455
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 56

Kindergarten 215

Grade 1 225

Grade 2 219