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#1695 of 1,851 schools in VA
Clark Elementary
Elementary School · Charlottesville City Public Schools · Charlottesville, VA
A Charlottesville City Public Schools elementary school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Belmont Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2021)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clark Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 40 points since 2018, to 30% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (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
111%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Clark Elementary 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 78Very 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
$91,162
Median home value
$392,800
Median rent
$1,572/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
52.7%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The International School of CharlottesvillePrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–3 | 0.1 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Charlottesville Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Burnley-moran ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 285 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charlottesville City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $19,953NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clark Elementary is listed in Charlottesville City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clark Elementary
Clark Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlottesville, VA, part of Charlottesville City Public Schools, serving approximately 308 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,695 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clark Elementary
What grades does Clark Elementary serve?
Clark Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Clark Elementary?
Clark Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clark Elementary rank in VA?
Clark Elementary ranks #1,695 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Clark Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Clark Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Clark Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clark Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Clark Elementary a charter school?
No, Clark Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clark Elementary a Title I school?
No, Clark Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clark Elementary?
111.0% of students at Clark Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Charlottesville city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (434) 245-2414
- Area population (ZIP 22902)
- 24,396
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 22902; 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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