Buckingham Co Primary

Buckingham County Public Schools
128 Frank Harris Road
Dillwyn, VA 23936
361 Students
Elementary School K - 2nd
School Overview
Buckingham County Primary School, located at 128 Frank Harris Road in Dillwyn, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the youngest students in the Buckingham County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment that focuses on early childhood development, foundational literacy, and numeracy skills. By fostering a positive school climate, the faculty aims to build a strong academic and social base that prepares children for the transition into upper elementary grades.

The school emphasizes a community-oriented approach, working closely with families in the Dillwyn area to support student growth and engagement. With a curriculum tailored to meet the developmental needs of primary-age learners, the staff focuses on hands-on instruction and character building. As part of the larger Buckingham County school system, the primary school plays a vital role in the district’s broader mission to provide quality educational opportunities to students throughout the rural community.
361
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    193 (53.5%)
  • Black
    119 (33.0%)
  • Two or More
    29 (8.0%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (4.2%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: Buckingham County Public Schools
Phone: (434)505-0001
Website: http://www.bcpschools.org
Grade Range: K - 2nd
Total Students: 361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 357
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
Kindergarten 123
Grade 1 117
Grade 2 121
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Buckingham Co Elementary
Buckingham County Public Schools
351 Students
40 Frank Harris Raod
Dillwyn, VA 23936 (0.1 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th