Virginia L. Murray Elementary

3251 Morgantown Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903

mes.k12albemarle.org

282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Virginia L. Murray Elementary School is a public school located in Charlottesville, Virginia, serving students within the Albemarle County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with diverse enrichment opportunities, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of learning among its student body.

Beyond its academic core, Virginia L. Murray Elementary places a strong value on community and parent involvement. The school benefits from an active PTO and a culture that encourages partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Charlottesville community. With a focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere, the school works to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond, all while maintaining a warm, neighborhood-centered identity.

282

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Virginia L. Murray Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	16
Black	10
Asian	27
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
206 (73.0 %)
Asian
27 (9.6 %)
Two or More
20 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
16 (5.7 %)
Black
10 (3.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)977-4599
Website:	http://mes.k12albemarle.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 7

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 45