Jackson-via Elementary School

508 Harris Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jackson-via Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jackson-via Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Jackson-via Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Jackson-via Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson-via Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1317 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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45-49%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jackson-via Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jackson-via Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
18%
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Black
34%
22%
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White
36%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Jackson-via Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jackson-via Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson-via Elementary School's ranking?
Jackson-via Elementary School is ranked #1317 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Jackson-via Elementary School often compared to?
Jackson-via Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Elementary School, Venable Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Jackson-via Elementary School?
325 students attend Jackson-via Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Jackson-via Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson-via Elementary School?
Jackson-via Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson-via Elementary School offer ?
Jackson-via Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson-via Elementary School part of?
Jackson-via Elementary School is part of Charlottesville Cty PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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