- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlottesville, VA
Mary Carr Greer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mary Carr Greer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510009000027
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Carr Greer Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Virginia schools.
- #9 of 15
- schools in Charlottesville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Carr Greer Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Carr Greer Elementary ranks #9 of 15 schools in Charlottesville, VA.
School address
District: Albemarle County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510009000027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Mary Carr Greer Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 510009000027 · Charlottesville, VA Other · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 11.8:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Albemarle High (1,964 students)
Mary Carr Greer Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mary Carr Greer 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 520
Mary Carr Greer Elementary
520 students
What this shows Mary Carr Greer Elementary reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Carr Greer Elementary compares
Mary Carr Greer 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 29% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 19% in Virginia - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
African American 23.3%
White 23.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 6.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Mary Carr Greer 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 Mary Carr Greer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Albemarle High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph T. Henley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Carr Greer 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
Stone Robinson Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Hollymead Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 18.1:1 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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Carr Greer Elementary
How many students attend Mary Carr Greer Elementary?
Mary Carr Greer Elementary has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlottesville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Carr Greer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Carr Greer Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 25% 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 Mary Carr Greer Elementary?
74.5% of students at Mary Carr Greer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Carr Greer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mary Carr Greer Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in Charlottesville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Carr Greer Elementary?
Mary Carr Greer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Mary Carr Greer Elementary rank among schools in Charlottesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Carr Greer Elementary ranks #9 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 Mary Carr Greer 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.