- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montvale, VA
Montvale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Montvale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510036000153
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montvale Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 252
- students enrolled
Montvale Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bedford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510036000153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Montvale Elementary held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.3 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 510036000153 · Montvale, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 15.8:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students)
Montvale Elementary held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.3 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Montvale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Fore
Jefferson Forest High
1,282 students
- Forest Middle
Forest Middle
854 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River High
816 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
708 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River Middle
612 students
- This school 252
Montvale Elementary
252 students
What this shows Montvale Elementary reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montvale Elementary compares
Montvale 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Virginia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,519
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 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Montvale Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford County Public Schools reports $13,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montvale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Staunton River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staunton River Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montvale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montvale Elementary
How many students attend Montvale Elementary?
Montvale Elementary has 252 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montvale, VA. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montvale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Montvale Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montvale Elementary?
87.4% of students at Montvale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montvale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Montvale Elementary is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Montvale, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montvale Elementary?
Montvale Elementary 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).
What other schools are in Bedford County Public Schools?
Besides Montvale Elementary, Bedford County Public Schools also operates Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students), Forest Middle (854 students), and Staunton River High (816 students). See the Bedford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.