- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dumfries, VA
Montclair Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Montclair Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313000192
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montclair Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Dumfries · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Montclair Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montclair Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Dumfries, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313000192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Montclair Elementary held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 510313000192 · Dumfries, VA Other · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 15.1:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Montclair Elementary held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Montclair Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles J. Col
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
2,956 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,898 students
- Osbourn Park H
Osbourn Park High
2,661 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High
2,648 students
- Gar-Field High
Gar-Field High
2,524 students
- This school 588
Montclair Elementary
588 students
What this shows Montclair Elementary reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montclair Elementary compares
Montclair 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 22% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in Virginia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,373
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
White 28.4%
African American 21.9%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Montclair Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince William County Public Schools reports $15,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montclair Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montclair Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,898
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,524
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Dumfries
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Covington-Harper Elementary
Standard public school
1,025 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
John F. Pattie Sr. Elementary
Standard public school
906 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
A. Henderson Elementary
Standard public school
815 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Mary Williams Elementary
Standard public school
669 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Swans Creek Elementary
Standard public school
619 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Dumfries Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 13:1 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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montclair Elementary
How many students attend Montclair Elementary?
Montclair Elementary has 588 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dumfries, VA. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montclair Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Montclair Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montclair Elementary?
44.7% of students at Montclair Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montclair Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Montclair Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment, in Dumfries, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montclair Elementary?
Montclair Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Montclair Elementary rank among schools in Dumfries?
By Resource Investment Index, Montclair Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Dumfries, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dumfries on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Montclair Elementary, Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students), Woodbridge High (2,898 students), and Osbourn Park High (2,661 students). See the Prince William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.