- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlottesville, VA
Venable Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Venable Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510078002143
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Venable Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 15
- schools in Charlottesville · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Venable Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Venable Elementary ranks #3 of 15 schools in Charlottesville, VA.
School address
District: Charlottesville City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510078002143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Venable Elementary grew from 306 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 510078002143 · Charlottesville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 12.8:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlottesville High (1,438 students)
Venable Elementary grew from 306 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Venable Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charlottesvill
Charlottesville High
1,438 students
- Walker Upper E 570
Walker Upper Elementary
570 students
- Buford Middle 563
Buford Middle
563 students
- Jackson-Via El 370
Jackson-Via Elementary
370 students
- Johnson Elemen 327
Johnson Elementary
327 students
- This school 320
Venable Elementary
320 students
What this shows Venable Elementary reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Venable Elementary compares
Venable Elementary is a growing 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 32% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in Virginia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$19,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.0%
African American 30.0%
Two or More 13.8%
Asian 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Venable Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlottesville City Public Schools reports $19,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Venable Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walker Upper Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buford Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson-Via Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Venable Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Venable Elementary
How many students attend Venable Elementary?
Venable Elementary has 320 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlottesville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venable Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Venable Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% 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 Venable Elementary?
39.2% of students at Venable Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Venable Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Venable Elementary is White 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 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Venable Elementary?
Venable Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Venable Elementary rank among schools in Charlottesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Venable Elementary ranks #3 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 Charlottesville City Public Schools?
Besides Venable Elementary, Charlottesville City Public Schools also operates Charlottesville High (1,438 students), Walker Upper Elementary (570 students), and Buford Middle (563 students). See the Charlottesville City Public Schools district page for the complete list.