Enrollment
401
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Christiansburg, VA
Christiansburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Christiansburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510252002126
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christiansburg Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Christiansburg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Christiansburg Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christiansburg Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Christiansburg, VA.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510252002126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Christiansburg Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Christiansburg Elementary
Christiansburg Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Christiansburg, Virginia, enrolling 401 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 401 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 154 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #101.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Blacksburg High (1,325 students) and Christiansburg High (1,072 students) alongside Christiansburg Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Christiansburg Elementary compares
Christiansburg Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,803
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 8.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Christiansburg Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Christiansburg Elementary.
$13,803
Per student
-6%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 48.5%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Christiansburg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christiansburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blacksburg Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christiansburg Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christiansburg Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~401 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Christiansburg Elementary
How many students attend Christiansburg Elementary?
Christiansburg Elementary has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Christiansburg, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christiansburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Christiansburg Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christiansburg Elementary?
37.8% of students at Christiansburg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christiansburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Christiansburg Elementary is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Christiansburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christiansburg Elementary?
Christiansburg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Christiansburg Elementary rank among public schools in Christiansburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Christiansburg Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Christiansburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Christiansburg on the city page.
Is Christiansburg Elementary a good school?
Christiansburg Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Christiansburg Elementary, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Blacksburg High (1,325 students), Christiansburg High (1,072 students), and Blacksburg Middle (958 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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