Trailblazer Elementary

406 14th Street NW
Charlottesville, VA 22903

venable.charlottesvilleschools.org/

320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Venable Elementary School, located in the heart of the University of Virginia’s historic neighborhood, serves as a cornerstone of the Charlottesville City Schools district. The school is known for its diverse and inclusive student body, which benefits from its proximity to the university, often fostering unique partnerships and opportunities for community engagement. The curriculum emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance academic rigor with social-emotional growth to prepare students for success in an ever-changing environment.

Beyond its academic offerings, Venable is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school prioritizes creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be creative, curious, and collaborative. By leveraging its urban setting, the school integrates local resources and experiential learning into the daily classroom experience, aiming to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are connected to both their immediate neighborhood and the broader Charlottesville community.

320

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trailblazer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	16
Black	96
Asian	36
Two or More	44

White
128 (40.0%)
Black
96 (30.0%)
Two or More
44 (13.8%)
Asian
36 (11.3%)
Hispanic
16 (5.0%)

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:	Charlottesville City Public Schools
Phone:	(434)245-2418
Website:	http://venable.charlottesvilleschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
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 33

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 72