Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meriwether Lewis Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meriwether Lewis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Meriwether Lewis Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meriwether Lewis Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meriwether Lewis Elementary School is 0.22, which is less 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
#154 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
n/a
22%
White
88%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meriwether Lewis Elementary School's ranking?
Meriwether Lewis Elementary School is ranked #154 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Meriwether Lewis Elementary School often compared to?
Meriwether Lewis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hollymead Elementary School, Virginia L Murray Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Meriwether Lewis Elementary School?
321 students attend Meriwether Lewis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Meriwether Lewis Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meriwether Lewis Elementary School?
Meriwether Lewis Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meriwether Lewis Elementary School offer ?
Meriwether Lewis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meriwether Lewis Elementary School part of?
Meriwether Lewis Elementary School is part of Albemarle Co PBLC Schs School District.
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