Meriwether Lewis Elementary

1610 Owensville Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901

mles.k12albemarle.org

343 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Meriwether Lewis Elementary School, located in the scenic rural setting of western Albemarle County, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. Known for its dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to become curious, lifelong learners who are engaged with the world around them.

The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of instructional strategies, often utilizing the unique natural surroundings of the Charlottesville area to provide hands-on learning experiences. By promoting values such as inclusivity, respect, and academic integrity, Meriwether Lewis Elementary cultivates a tight-knit community feel. As part of the Albemarle County Public Schools district, it benefits from strong institutional resources while maintaining the distinct, personalized culture of a neighborhood elementary school.

343

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meriwether Lewis Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	21
Black	2
Asian	9
Two or More	12

White
299 (87.2 %)
Hispanic
21 (6.1 %)
Two or More
12 (3.5 %)
Asian
9 (2.6 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

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)293-9304
Website:	http://mles.k12albemarle.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 52