D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Buckingham Co Elementary

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 40 Frank Harris Raod, Dillwyn, VA 23936
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 17th percentile in Virginia
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 40th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
392
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%17/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%40/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.79 in 2009–19; 50th percentile in Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency54% (−23 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency65% (−16 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%77%reading -21 pts, math -12 pts3rd percentile (list)
Black37%52%reading -25 pts, math -19 pts3rd percentile (list)
Multiracial65%65%reading -16 pts, math -21 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income47%57%reading -16 pts, math -17 pts7th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 40 Frank Harris Raod
City Dillwyn
ZIP Code 23936
District 5100540
NCES School ID 510054002870
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23936

Understanding the community around Buckingham Co Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,053
Per Capita Income $23,771
Poverty Rate 10.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.7%
High School or Higher 83.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $180,700
Median Rent $793
Owner-Occupied 77.7%
Renter-Occupied 22.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Buckingham Co Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 53.6%
Black 31.4%
Two or More Races 10.7%
Hispanic/Latino 4.1%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 392
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Buckingham Co Elementary?
Buckingham Co Elementary has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Buckingham Co Elementary?
Buckingham Co Elementary has 392 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Buckingham Co Elementary serve?
Buckingham Co Elementary serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Buckingham Co Elementary receive per student?
Buckingham Co Elementary receives $15,760 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Buckingham Co Elementary in 23936 ▼
Avg Home Value
$257,721
Avg Monthly Rent
$819
1-Year Change
+6.7%
% Renters
22.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026