Amherst Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Amherst, Virginia 24521 · Amherst County Public Schools
#525 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#9287 of 50,301 nationally
About Amherst Elementary
Amherst Elementary is a public elementary located in Amherst, in the Amherst County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 307 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 525th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 307.
There are 5 schools in Amherst; Amherst Elementary ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Amherst Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Amherst Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
268 students · 2.2 km away
Amherst County High
Amherst · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,240 students · 2.3 km away
Amherst Middle
Amherst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
371 students · 2.3 km away
Temperance Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
93 students · 12 km away
Amelon Elementary
Madison Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Three Chopt Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary
Duffield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
308 students
Cedar Bluff Elementary
Cedar Bluff · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Boonsboro Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
309 students
St. Paul
Cana · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
304 students
North Elementary
Colonial Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Amherst Elementary a good school?
Amherst Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 72.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #525 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Amherst Elementary rank in Virginia?
Amherst Elementary ranks #525 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #9287 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Amherst Elementary?
Amherst Elementary had 307 students in 2025.
Is Amherst Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Amherst Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Amherst Elementary?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Amherst Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.