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 (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1317 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
34%
22%
White
36%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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.
In what neighborhood is Jackson-via Elementary School located?
Jackson-via Elementary School is located in the Frys Spring neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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