Mary Carr Greer Elementary

190 Lambs Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22901

ges.k12albemarle.org

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Carr Greer Elementary School, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, is a vibrant part of the Albemarle County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential while developing strong social-emotional skills. The school is known for its commitment to a "learner-centered" approach, emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration to prepare children for future success in an ever-changing world.

Beyond core academics, Mary Carr Greer Elementary places a significant emphasis on community engagement and building partnerships with families. The school environment is characterized by its dedication to equity and individualized instruction, ensuring that diverse learning needs are met through various resources and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on the "whole child," the school promotes a positive school culture where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to participate actively in their own educational journey.

520

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Carr Greer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	208
Black	121
Asian	33
Two or More	38

Hispanic
208 (40.0%)
Black
121 (23.3%)
White
120 (23.1%)
Two or More
38 (7.3%)
Asian
33 (6.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Albemarle County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)973-8371
Website:	http://ges.k12albemarle.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 82