- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamsburg, VA
D.J. Montague Elementary
Federal NCES profile for D.J. Montague Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510402002171
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D.J. Montague Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
D.J. Montague Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D.J. Montague Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Williamsburg, VA.
School address
NCES ID 510402002171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
D.J. Montague Elementary held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 510402002171 · Williamsburg, VA Other · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 12.6:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Warhill High (1,277 students)
D.J. Montague Elementary held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
D.J. Montague Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warhill High
Warhill High
1,277 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High
1,247 students
- Jamestown High
Jamestown High
1,243 students
- Stonehouse Ele
Stonehouse Elementary
838 students
- Lois Hornsby M
Lois Hornsby Middle
805 students
- This school
D.J. Montague Elementary
515 students
What this shows D.J. Montague Elementary reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How D.J. Montague Elementary compares
D.J. Montague 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 26% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Virginia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$14,756
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
African American 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, D.J. Montague Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools reports $14,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How D.J. Montague Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warhill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jamestown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonehouse Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lois Hornsby Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D.J. Montague Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Williamsburg
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Norge Elementary
Standard public school
578 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Laurel Lane Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary
Standard public school
481 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
Standard public school
457 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about D.J. Montague Elementary
How many students attend D.J. Montague Elementary?
D.J. Montague Elementary has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamsburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at D.J. Montague Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at D.J. Montague Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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 D.J. Montague Elementary?
42.6% of students at D.J. Montague Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D.J. Montague Elementary?
The largest demographic group at D.J. Montague Elementary is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D.J. Montague Elementary?
D.J. Montague Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 D.J. Montague Elementary rank among schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, D.J. Montague Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Williamsburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Williamsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Besides D.J. Montague Elementary, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Warhill High (1,277 students), Lafayette High (1,247 students), and Jamestown High (1,243 students). See the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district page for the complete list.