Serving 769 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain View 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 55% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than 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 Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Paul H. Cale Elementary encompasses approximately 17.6 square miles in the southeastern part of Charlottesville, VA. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View Elementary School's student population of 769 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
769 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Campus Size
16 acres
School Motto
Once a Colt, Always a Colt
School Rankings
Mountain View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
15%
21%
White
45%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain View Elementary School is ranked #1398 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mountain View Elementary School?
769 students attend Mountain View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mountain View Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary School?
Mountain View Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain View Elementary School offer ?
Mountain View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mountain View Elementary School part of?
Mountain View Elementary School is part of Albemarle County School District.
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