- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Christiansburg Elementary held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 510252002126 · Christiansburg, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 13.8:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Blacksburg High (1,325 students)
Christiansburg Elementary held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Christiansburg Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blacksburg Hig
Blacksburg High
1,325 students
- Christiansburg
Christiansburg High
1,072 students
- Blacksburg Mid
Blacksburg Middle
958 students
- Christiansburg
Christiansburg Middle
778 students
- Auburn Element
Auburn Elementary
544 students
- This school 401
Christiansburg Elementary
401 students
What this shows Christiansburg Elementary reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christiansburg Elementary compares
Christiansburg Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,114
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $14,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,072
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~401 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.