- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlottesville, VA
Hollymead Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hollymead Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510009000022
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hollymead Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools.
- #7 of 15
- schools in Charlottesville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hollymead Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hollymead Elementary ranks #7 of 15 schools in Charlottesville, VA.
School address
District: Albemarle County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510009000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Hollymead Elementary held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 510009000022 · Charlottesville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 18.1:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Albemarle High (1,964 students)
Hollymead Elementary held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hollymead Elementary 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 452
Hollymead Elementary
452 students
What this shows Hollymead Elementary reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hollymead Elementary compares
Hollymead Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 69% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 96% in Virginia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
Asian 22.3%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Hollymead Elementary is more 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 Hollymead Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Albemarle High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monticello High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph T. Henley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hollymead Elementary'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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hollymead Elementary
How many students attend Hollymead Elementary?
Hollymead Elementary has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlottesville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollymead Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollymead Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hollymead Elementary?
17.6% of students at Hollymead Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hollymead Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hollymead Elementary is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Charlottesville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hollymead Elementary?
Hollymead Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Hollymead Elementary rank among schools in Charlottesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hollymead Elementary ranks #7 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 Hollymead Elementary, 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.