Very Good
#589 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 32% in state
Baker-butler Elem
Elementary School · Albemarle County Public Schools · Charlottesville, VA
An Albemarle County Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2740 Proffit Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911
- Math 67% proficient (2021)
- Reading 78% proficient (2021)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Baker-butler Elem score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 73% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Baker-butler Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,555/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charlottesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,556
Median home value
$427,400
Median rent
$1,882/mo
College educated
60.3%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22911; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollymead ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Albemarle Montessori Children's CommunityPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Stony Point ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Woodbrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 525 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Albemarle County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #11 of 24
- District spending per student
- $17,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baker-butler Elem is listed in Albemarle County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baker-butler Elem
Baker-butler Elem is a public elementary school in Charlottesville, VA, part of Albemarle County Public Schools, serving approximately 735 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #589 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baker-butler Elem
What grades does Baker-butler Elem serve?
Baker-butler Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Baker-butler Elem?
Baker-butler Elem has an enrollment of approximately 735 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker-butler Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker-butler Elem is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baker-butler Elem rank in VA?
Baker-butler Elem ranks #589 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Baker-butler Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Baker-butler Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Baker-butler Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baker-butler Elem has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Baker-butler Elem a charter school?
No, Baker-butler Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baker-butler Elem a Title I school?
No, Baker-butler Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baker-butler Elem?
29.4% of students at Baker-butler Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 735
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Albemarle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (434) 974-7777
- Area population (ZIP 22911)
- 18,985
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22911; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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