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Greenbrier Elementary

Summary:

Greenbrier Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlottesville, Virginia, serving 315 students in grades PK-4 and part of the Charlottesville City Public Schools district.

Greenbrier Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 47.62% White, 16.51% African American, 15.24% Hispanic, 6.67% Asian, and 13.65% two or more races. This diversity is higher compared to nearby schools like Hollymead Elementary and Clark Elementary, which have higher percentages of White students. Academically, Greenbrier's 3rd and 4th-grade students have outperformed the district and state in mathematics and English reading assessments. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 201 out of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 679 out of 1,114 in 2023-2024.

Another notable trend at Greenbrier Elementary is the decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 62.28% in 2021-2022 to 43.17% in 2022-2023. This is lower than nearby schools like Jackson-Via Elementary and Clark Elementary, which have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, Greenbrier Elementary appears to be a relatively strong-performing school within the Charlottesville City Public Schools district, with a diverse student population and academic outcomes that generally outpace the district and state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 2228 Greenbrier Drive
       Charlottesville, VA  22901-2918

(434) 245-2415

District: Charlottesville City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
679th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,534 Help


Students who attend Greenbrier Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Buford Middle
    Walker Upper Elementary
High:    Charlottesville High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  315

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.6%
African American:
16.5%
Hispanic:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Greenbrier Elementary ranks worse than 61% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Charlottesville City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Greenbrier Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Charlottesville City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greenbrier Elementary is $13,534, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Charlottesville City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Greenbrier Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenbrier Elementary 679th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Greenbrier Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Charlottesville City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlottesville City Public Schools 98th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Greenbrier Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Greenbrier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 68.77 287th 1062 73.0%
2006 48.81 633rd 1071 40.9%
2007 76.07 176th 1083 83.7%
2008 64.05 372nd 1081 65.6%
2009 76.31 164th 1082 84.8%
2010 84.70 35th 1113 96.9%
2011 87.36 19th 1117 98.3%
2012 82.28 100th 1117 91.0%
2013 77.72 189th 1120 83.1%
2014 76.30 201st 1110 81.9%
2015 74.20 231st 1100 79.0%
2016 66.92 351st 1096 68.0%
2017 65.21 376th 1099 65.8%
2018 65.20 393rd 1097 64.2%
2019 37.67 788th 1105 28.7%
2021 57.78 498th 1103 54.9%
2022 59.86 481st 1109 56.6%
2023 53.97 563rd 1114 49.5%
2024 44.01 679th 1114 39.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Greenbrier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.70 463rd 1100 57.9%
2024 47.78 633rd 1098 42.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Greenbrier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.70 631st 1093 42.3%
2024 39.42 738th 1101 33.0%
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Rank History for White students at Greenbrier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.30 232nd 984 76.4%
2024 79.83 120th 979 87.7%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 6, 2014

Open Quote Greenbrier Elementary is the best school in Charlottesville, VA! My son was at Greenbrier from ages 3-6, and he is now attending Greer Elementary and is always unhappy and not doing well. He has always done so well at Greenbrier and will be returning for the 2014 school year. The teachers are always very nice and Mr. Kyner is the best pricipal and you can tell that he truly cares for the students. I regret taking my child from Greenbrier. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Open Quote I'm a parent and am appalled that someone would make such a reckless statement about Mr. Kyner. Clearly they weren't a good teacher and are trying to lash out in an inappropriate manner. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Open Quote Greenbrier is a welcoming, inclusive learning environment. Teachers are committed to student achievement and this is truly a school where no child is left behind. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Open Quote Greenbrier Elementary School is an outstanding place to teach and learn. All staff members are bonded by a desire to meet the various needs of each child in the school. Greenbrier is not just a school but a family of dedicated staff, parents and students committed to success for all. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Greenbrier Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 271 271
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 293 293
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 265 265
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 271 271
1993 150 105 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1994 152 102 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1995 131 113 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1996 131 113 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1997 127 99 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1998 127 135 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1999 106 160 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2000 103 144 9 6 0 n/a n/a -4 258
2001 111 126 10 5 2 n/a n/a 0 254
2002 125 123 6 15 0 n/a n/a 12 281
2003 125 123 6 15 0 n/a n/a 12 281
2004 141 105 7 11 0 n/a n/a 13 277
2005 147 116 11 10 1 n/a n/a 14 299
2006 164 111 8 10 1 n/a n/a 19 313
2007 154 102 14 15 0 n/a n/a 17 302
2008 144 84 25 16 0 n/a n/a 19 288
2009 140 68 26 27 0 n/a n/a 24 285
2010 144 78 25 27 0 n/a n/a 36 310
2011 153 72 27 35 0 0 32 0 319
2012 151 71 33 36 0 0 33 0 324
2013 153 72 49 49 0 0 25 0 348
2014 170 72 56 53 1 0 23 0 375
2015 168 72 55 56 1 0 25 0 377
2016 176 76 58 53 1 0 27 0 391
2017 173 69 52 54 0 0 35 0 383
2018 182 66 65 53 0 0 33 0 399
2019 183 62 68 44 0 0 46 0 403
2020 178 58 47 45 0 0 49 0 377
2021 138 57 36 46 1 0 40 0 318
2022 132 44 25 44 1 0 35 0 281
2023 150 52 21 48 1 0 43 0 315

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Greenbrier Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 271 21.5 12.6 n/a
1990 293 24.1 12.1 n/a
1991 265 23.2 11.4 n/a
1992 271 23.6 11.4 n/a
1993 258 23.5 11.0 n/a
1994 256 17.5 n/a 32.8
1995 256 n/a 0.0 35.5
1996 256 n/a 0.0 35.5
1997 233 n/a 0.0 36.1
1998 276 n/a 0.0 45.3
1999 280 21.0 13.3 49.3
2000 258 n/a 0.0 51.5
2001 254 21.2 12.0 48
2002 281 26.5 10.6 48.7
2003 281 26.5 10.6 48.7
2004 277 26.1 10.6 45.8
2005 299 26.1 11.5 47
2006 313 24.0 13.0 52.4
2007 302 26.8 11.3 47.7
2008 288 19.5 14.8 64.7
2009 285 21.3 13.4 48.3
2010 310 22.5 13.7 51.8
2011 319 24.0 13.2 48.9
2012 324 19.0 17.0 45.1
2013 348 17.0 20.4 46
2014 375 23.0 16.3 44.3
2015 377 25.0 15.0 47.2
2016 391 24.0 16.2 47.3
2017 383 27.5 13.9 42
2018 399 30.5 13.0 43.6
2019 403 31.9 12.6 47.6
2020 377 30.4 12.3 46.4
2021 318 26.0 12.2 n/a
2022 281 24.6 11.3 62.3
2023 315 22.0 14.3 43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Greenbrier Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 271 21.5 12.6 n/a
1990 293 24.1 12.1 n/a
1991 265 23.2 11.4 n/a
1992 271 23.6 11.4 n/a
1993 258 23.5 11.0 n/a
1994 256 17.5 n/a 32.8
1995 256 n/a 0.0 35.5
1996 256 n/a 0.0 35.5
1997 233 n/a 0.0 36.1
1998 276 n/a 0.0 45.3
1999 280 21.0 13.3 49.3
2000 258 n/a 0.0 51.5
2001 254 21.2 12.0 48
2002 281 26.5 10.6 48.7
2003 281 26.5 10.6 48.7
2004 277 26.1 10.6 45.8
2005 299 26.1 11.5 47
2006 313 24.0 13.0 52.4
2007 302 26.8 11.3 47.7
2008 288 19.5 14.8 64.7
2009 285 21.3 13.4 48.3
2010 310 22.5 13.7 51.8
2011 319 24.0 13.2 48.9
2012 324 19.0 17.0 45.1
2013 348 17.0 20.4 46
2014 375 23.0 16.3 44.3
2015 377 25.0 15.0 47.2
2016 391 24.0 16.2 47.3
2017 383 27.5 13.9 42
2018 399 30.5 13.0 43.6
2019 403 31.9 12.6 47.6
2020 377 30.4 12.3 46.4
2021 318 26.0 12.2 n/a
2022 281 24.6 11.3 62.3
2023 315 22.0 14.3 43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Greenbrier Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $58 (0.6%) $9,289 (99.4%) $9,347
2020 $742 (6.5%) $10,671 (93.5%) $11,413
2021 $1,024 (7.6%) $12,510 (92.4%) $13,534

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Greenbrier Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 788th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 563rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 20.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenbrier Elementary)7962.3
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlottesville City Public Schools)7559.2
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Greenbrier Elementary)7165.6
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Charlottesville City Public Schools)7162.8
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Greenbrier Elementary)7578
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charlottesville City Public Schools)7163.4
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Greenbrier Elementary)7076.3
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Charlottesville City Public Schools)6569.3
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students403315
 21.8%
African American6252
 16.1%
American Indian01
Asian6821
 69.1%
Hispanic4448
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White183150
 18%
Two or More Races4643
 6.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.6%43.2%
 4.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Greenbrier Elementary

Students who attend Greenbrier Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Buford Middle
Middle : Walker Upper Elementary
High : Charlottesville High

Students at Greenbrier Elementary are 48% White, 17% African American, 15% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

Greenbrier Elementary ranks 679th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 315 students attended Greenbrier Elementary.


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