Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Summit 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clark Elementary serves the southeast part of Charlottesville, VA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 1.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summit Elementary School's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
285 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1931
School Calendar
School Motto
We Take Care Of Ourselves We Take Care Of Each Other We Take Care Of This Place
School Rankings
Summit 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 Summit Elementary School is 0.79, which is more 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
#1686 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
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)29.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
6%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Elementary School's ranking?
Summit Elementary School is ranked #1686 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Summit Elementary School often compared to?
Summit Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Elementary School, Trailblazer Elementary School, Jackson-via Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Summit Elementary School?
285 students attend Summit Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Summit Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Elementary School?
Summit Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summit Elementary School offer ?
Summit Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Summit Elementary School part of?
Summit Elementary School is part of Charlottesville City School District.
In what neighborhood is Summit Elementary School located?
Summit Elementary School is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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