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Amherst Elementary

156 Davis St, Amherst, VA 24521, United States

+1 (434) 946-9704

http://aes.amherst.k12.va.us

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Amherst Elementary Overview

About This School

Amherst Elementary is a public elementary in Amherst, Virginia, serving 307 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 with 22 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $57,444, and the school provides one counselor for every 307 students. Students are composed of 52% male and 48% female. The student body is 63% White, 15% Black, 11% Two or More Races, and 9% Hispanic.

307

Total Students

PK-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

22 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Amherst County

Students per Counselor

307:1

Amherst Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.4:1

State Avg: 13.3:1

307

Students per Counselor

Amherst Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$57,444

City Avg: $57,444

State Avg: $66,502

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor307:1

Amherst Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

52.44%

Male

47.56%

Female

Total Enrollment: 307 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White62.87%

Hispanic9.45%

Asian0.33%

Black14.98%

Two or More Races11.4%

Native American0.98%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amherst Elementary

Q: What is Amherst Elementary?

A: Amherst Elementary is a elementary public located in Amherst.

Q: How many students attend Amherst Elementary?

A: Amherst Elementary has approximately 307 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Amherst Elementary is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Amherst Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Amherst Elementary - Amherst, VA

Quick Facts about Amherst Elementary
School Name	Amherst Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	156 Davis St, Amherst, VA 24521, Amherst, VA
County	Amherst County
Phone	+1 (434) 946-9704
Total Students	307
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	22
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst Elementary

What is Amherst Elementary?

Amherst Elementary is a elementary public located in Amherst.

How many students attend Amherst Elementary?

Amherst Elementary has approximately 307 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Amherst Elementary is 13:1.

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