Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Greenbrier Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greenbrier Elementary serves the northeast part of Charlottesville, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greenbrier Elementary School's student population of 267 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
267 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Greenbrier Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenbrier Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#873 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Yellow
School Mascot
Reading Stars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenbrier Elementary School's ranking?
Greenbrier Elementary School is ranked #873 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Greenbrier Elementary School often compared to?
Greenbrier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burnley-moran Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Greenbrier Elementary School?
267 students attend Greenbrier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Greenbrier Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenbrier Elementary School?
Greenbrier Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenbrier Elementary School offer ?
Greenbrier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greenbrier Elementary School part of?
Greenbrier Elementary School is part of Charlottesville City School District.
In what neighborhood is Greenbrier Elementary School located?
Greenbrier Elementary School is located in the Greenbrier neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Greenbrier.
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