- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlottesville, VA
Community Lab School
Federal NCES profile for Community Lab School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510009000030Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community Lab School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 15
- schools in Charlottesville · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Community Lab School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community Lab School ranks #1 of 15 schools in Charlottesville, VA.
School address
District: Albemarle County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510009000030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Community Lab School shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 510009000030 · Charlottesville, VA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
177 enr · 10.4:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Albemarle High (1,964 students)
Community Lab School shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Community Lab School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albemarle High
Albemarle High
1,964 students
- Western Albema
Western Albemarle High
1,273 students
- Monticello Hig
Monticello High
1,184 students
- Joseph T. Henl
Joseph T. Henley Middle
847 students
- Mountain View 769
Mountain View Elementary
769 students
- This school 177
Community Lab School
177 students
What this shows Community Lab School reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Community Lab School compares
Community Lab School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 88% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 8% in Virginia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,536
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 106 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 6.8%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Community Lab School is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albemarle County Public Schools reports $17,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Community Lab School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Albemarle High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph T. Henley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community Lab School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Charlottesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
769 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Baker-Butler Elem
Standard public school
692 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Agnor-Hurt Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Woodbrook Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Mary Carr Greer Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Stone Robinson Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~177 students)
Frequently asked questions about Community Lab School
How many students attend Community Lab School?
Community Lab School has 177 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlottesville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Lab School?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Lab School is 10.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Community Lab School?
6.8% of students at Community Lab School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community Lab School?
The largest demographic group at Community Lab School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Charlottesville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community Lab School?
Community Lab School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Community Lab School rank among schools in Charlottesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Community Lab School ranks #1 of 15 schools in Charlottesville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charlottesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Albemarle County Public Schools?
Besides Community Lab School, Albemarle County Public Schools also operates Albemarle High (1,964 students), Western Albemarle High (1,273 students), and Monticello High (1,184 students). See the Albemarle County Public Schools district page for the complete list.