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Jackson-Via Elementary School

508 HARRIS RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 106 of 232 in Virginia

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About Jackson-Via Elementary School

Jackson-Via Elementary School is the best elementary school. It has 351 students in grades PK–4 and a student–teacher ratio of about 12:1, having 29 full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselorTop School in Virginia. The school has about 62% of its students doing well in math and 52% doing well in reading. This is a sign that the Charlottesville City Schools district is doing well overall. There are 48% girls and 52% boys in the student body. The school takes in 110% of poor students. Jackson-Via does somewhat worse than Greenbrier and Burnley-Moran in reading, but it does very well in math. Most students go on to Walker Upper Elementary and Charlottesville High School, where many graduates go on to become successful public servants and athletes. Renting a 3-bedroom apartment near Jackson-Via costs between $1,700 and $2,400 a month.

Jackson-Via Elementary School Contact Information

Address

508 HARRIS RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903

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Phone

(434) 245-2416

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 52% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
351
Total Students
$77877
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 106 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jackson-Via 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
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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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM;

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 34.3%
Asian 6.7%
Hispanic 11.9%
Black 30.8%
Two+ Races 16.3%
Native Am. 0%
White
34.3%
Asian
6.7%
Hispanic
11.9%
Black
30.8%
Two+ Races
16.3%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 351
47.7%
167 Female
52.3%
184 Male

Student Population

351 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

335 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Swimming Lessons: Jackson-Via second-graders just finished their 5-week intensive swimming lessons at the Brooks Family YMCA. This is a program for elementary school students in all of CCS.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any ways for students to get around?

Ans Yes, Charlottesville City Schools offers bus service to students who meet the requirements.

Q2. How can parents find out how their kids are doing in school?

Ans Parents use the PowerSchool system and get news and updates through newsletters and meetings.

Q3. What kinds of help with schoolwork are there?

Ans The school offers ESL classes, special education, help with reading, and enrichment for gifted students.

Q4. What does the school do to help students feel good about themselves?

Ans Counselors teach social-emotional learning (SEL) classes and set up support groups for students.

Q5. How do families sign up new students?

Ans You can sign up for classes online or in person at the office in Charlottesville City Schools.

Q6. What kinds of technology do you use to learn?

Ans For their main subjects, students use Chromebooks, interactive whiteboards, and online learning platforms.

Q7. What sets Jackson-Via Elementary apart?

Ans The school is known for its strong ties to the community, cultural diversity, and dedication to inclusive education, which makes it a great place for young students to learn.

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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