Mountain View Elementary

1757 Avon Street Extended
Charlottesville, VA 22902

mves.k12albemarle.org/

752 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Paul H. Cale Elementary School, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, is a key part of the Albemarle County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating an inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s mission is centered on meeting the individual needs of its learners, utilizing a curriculum that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration among students.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Cale Elementary is known for fostering a strong sense of community and partnership with families. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and supportive, often incorporating modern educational strategies to prepare students for future success. By providing a wide range of resources—including extracurricular activities and dedicated staff support—Cale Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools and opportunities necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

752

Total Students

62.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	208
Black	129
Asian	22
Two or More	64
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
327 (43.5 %)
Hispanic
208 (27.7 %)
Black
129 (17.2 %)
Two or More
64 (8.5 %)
Asian
22 (2.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)293-7455
Website:	http://mves.k12albemarle.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	752
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	497
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 50

Kindergarten 138

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 108