At a glance
Reported students
327
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
327
Tall Oaks Elementary: 327 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 299
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
What the reported data says about Tall Oaks Elementary
Tall Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Charlottesville. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Charlottesville City Public Schools. NCES reports 327 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (32.1%) and Black (26.9%). English learners represent 9.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Tall Oaks Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.1%
- Hispanic14.4%
- Black26.9%
- Asian8.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial18%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Charlottesville City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Trailblazer Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
320 reported students
Sunrise Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
299 reported students
Summit Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
285 reported students
Jackson-Via Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
370 reported students
Greenbrier Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
267 reported students
Charlottesville Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
563 reported students
Public schools near Tall Oaks Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Via Elementary Elementary · Charlottesville City Public Schools | PK–04 | 370 | 0.6 mi |
| Trailblazer Elementary Elementary · Charlottesville City Public Schools | PK–04 | 320 | 1.3 mi |
| Summit Elementary Elementary · Charlottesville City Public Schools | PK–04 | 285 | 1.7 mi |
| Mountain View Elementary Elementary · Albemarle County Public Schools | PK–05 | 769 | 1.8 mi |
| Sunrise Elementary Elementary · Charlottesville City Public Schools | PK–04 | 299 | 2.5 mi |
| Greenbrier Elementary Elementary · Charlottesville City Public Schools | PK–04 | 267 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tall Oaks Elementary
What grades does Tall Oaks Elementary serve?
Tall Oaks Elementary reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Charlottesville City Public Schools.
How many students attend Tall Oaks Elementary?
Tall Oaks Elementary reported 327 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 299 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tall Oaks Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 327 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tall Oaks Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tall Oaks Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Charlottesville City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tall Oaks Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tall Oaks Elementary in?
Tall Oaks Elementary is part of Charlottesville City Public Schools, based in Charlottesville, VA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tall Oaks Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jackson-Via Elementary (0.6 mi), Trailblazer Elementary (1.3 mi), Summit Elementary (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.