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Hollymead Elementary School

2775 POWELL CREEK DR, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22911

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 37 of 232 in Virginia

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About Hollymead Elementary School

Hollymead Elementary is the best elementary school in Charlottesville, Virginia, and has about 347 students in grades PK–5. It has 28 full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor, having a student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1; there are about 12 students for every teacher. The school does well in math (87%) and reading (92%), which is better than some other district schools and similar to Baker-Butler's performance. There are 54% male students and 46% female students in the school. 21% of the students at the school come from families with low incomes. Most students go on to Lakeside Middle and Albemarle High School, where many of their alumni have done well in science and public service jobs. Hollymead stresses learning by doing, solving problems, and getting involved in the community. Families moving to the area can expect to pay between $2,000 and $2,700 a month for a three-bedroom rental.

Hollymead Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2775 POWELL CREEK DR, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22911

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Phone

(434) 973-8301

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 87%
Reading 92%
State average proficiency is 87% in Math and 92% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
347
Total Students
$71467
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 37 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hollymead Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM – 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 59.7%
Asian 18.2%
Hispanic 6.3%
Black 6%
Two+ Races 9.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
59.7%
Asian
18.2%
Hispanic
6.3%
Black
6%
Two+ Races
9.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 347
46.9%
163 Female
53.1%
184 Male

Student Population

347 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

344 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Testing for student growth: Fall growth testing for grades 3–5 is now in progress.

Reading Fall Growth Testing happened on October 28th.

Math Fall Growth Testing happened on October 30th.

The school's Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) put on a Fall Dance on October 24th.

FAQ

Q.1 How do you judge how well students do?

Ans Through SOL tests, reading benchmarks, and tests given in class.

Q. 2 Do you offer transportation?

Ans Yes, students who meet the distance requirement can take the bus.

Q. 3 How do parents get involved in school?

Ans The Hollymead PTO plans events for families, raises money, and helps out in the classroom.

Q. 4 What kinds of activities are there outside of school?

Ans There are clubs for music, coding, robotics, and reading after school.

Q. 5 Can you get food on the property?

Ans Yes, breakfast and lunch are served every day, and there are healthy options.

Q. 6 How do parents keep track of their child's schoolwork?

Ans Parents can either log into PowerSchool or call their child's teacher directly.

Q. 7 Are there counselors available?

Ans Yes. The school counselor runs peer support groups and social-emotional learning sessions.

Q. 8 How do new families sign up?

Ans Parents can sign up on the ACPS website or in person with proof of where they live.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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