- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Christiansburg, VA
Christiansburg Primary
Federal NCES profile for Christiansburg Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510252001021
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christiansburg Primary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Christiansburg · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Christiansburg Primary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christiansburg Primary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Christiansburg, VA.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510252001021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Christiansburg Primary held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 510252001021 · Christiansburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 10.2:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Blacksburg High (1,325 students)
Christiansburg Primary held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Christiansburg Primary 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 346
Christiansburg Primary
346 students
What this shows Christiansburg Primary reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christiansburg Primary compares
Christiansburg Primary 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 24% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 7% in Virginia - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 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 69.7%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 7.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Christiansburg Primary 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 Primary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blacksburg Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christiansburg Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christiansburg Primary'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
Similar other schools in Christiansburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~346 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Christiansburg Primary
How many students attend Christiansburg Primary?
Christiansburg Primary has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Christiansburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christiansburg Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Christiansburg Primary is 10.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 35% 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 Primary?
44.0% of students at Christiansburg Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christiansburg Primary?
The largest demographic group at Christiansburg Primary is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Christiansburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christiansburg Primary?
Christiansburg Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Christiansburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Christiansburg Primary ranks #2 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 Primary, 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.