Venable Elementary School

406 14th Street Nw
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Venable Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to 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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Venable Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Venable Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Venable Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Venable Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#792 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-64%
54%
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65-69%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Venable 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
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
18%
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Black
28%
22%
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White
51%
46%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Venable 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
34%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Venable Elementary School's ranking?
Venable Elementary School is ranked #792 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Venable Elementary School often compared to?
Venable Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Elementary School, Burnley-moran Elementary School, Jackson-via Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Venable Elementary School?
281 students attend Venable Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Venable Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Venable Elementary School?
Venable Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Venable Elementary School offer ?
Venable Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Venable Elementary School part of?
Venable Elementary School is part of Charlottesville Cty PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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