- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elliston, VA
Eastern Montgomery Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Montgomery Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510252002818
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Montgomery Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 376
- students enrolled
Eastern Montgomery Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510252002818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Eastern Montgomery Elementary held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 510252002818 · Elliston, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 11.4:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Blacksburg High (1,325 students)
Eastern Montgomery Elementary held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Eastern Montgomery 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 376
Eastern Montgomery Elementary
376 students
What this shows Eastern Montgomery Elementary reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Montgomery Elementary compares
Eastern Montgomery 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 24% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 15% in Virginia - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
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 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Eastern Montgomery 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 Eastern Montgomery 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blacksburg Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christiansburg Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Montgomery 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 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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Montgomery Elementary
How many students attend Eastern Montgomery Elementary?
Eastern Montgomery Elementary has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elliston, VA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Montgomery Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Montgomery Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 27% 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 Eastern Montgomery Elementary?
71.7% of students at Eastern Montgomery Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Montgomery Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Montgomery Elementary is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Elliston, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Montgomery Elementary?
Eastern Montgomery Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Eastern Montgomery 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.