Is Montvale Elementary a good school?

Montvale Elementary ranks 504 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Montvale Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 253 students attended Montvale Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Montvale Elementary?

Students at Montvale Elementary are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of Montvale Elementary attend?

Students who attend Montvale Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Liberty Middle High : Liberty High

Montvale Elementary

Summary:

Montvale Elementary is a public elementary school in Montvale, Virginia, serving 253 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Bedford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 43 out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

Montvale Elementary stands out for its high percentage of white students (84.98%) and a very high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (78.37% to 87.35%). The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio (11.8 to 15.5) and higher spending per student ($8,318 to $10,400) compared to the state average. Academically, Montvale Elementary's performance is mixed, with lower proficiency rates in math and English reading compared to the district and state, but higher rates in science and Virginia Studies.

When comparing Montvale Elementary to nearby schools, such as Bedford Primary and Bedford Elementary in the Bedford County Public Schools district, as well as schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Botetourt County Public Schools districts, like Herman L. Horn Elementary and Cloverdale Elementary, the school faces unique challenges due to its high percentage of low-income students and relatively lower academic performance in certain subjects.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

One Little Patriot Dr
Montvale, VA 24122

(540) 947-2241

District: Bedford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
504^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,400

Students who attend Montvale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Liberty Middle
High:	Liberty High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.0%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Montvale Elementary ranks better than 54.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 8^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Bedford County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.49. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montvale Elementary is $10,400. 8 elementary schools in the Bedford County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montvale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Montvale Elementary 504^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Montvale Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Bedford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford County Public Schools 43^rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Montvale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	38.68	765^th	1062	28.0%
2006	24.64	949^th	1071	11.4%
2007	34.17	848^th	1083	21.7%
2008	17.70	1021^st	1081	5.6%
2009	37.45	823^rd	1082	23.9%
2010	38.01	857^th	1113	23.0%
2011	39.23	812^th	1117	27.3%
2012	26.03	978^th	1117	12.4%
2013	36.11	810^th	1120	27.7%
2014	23.88	970^th	1110	12.6%
2015	37.11	798^th	1100	27.5%
2016	24.86	928^th	1096	15.3%
2017	34.56	837^th	1099	23.8%
2018	45.00	705^th	1097	35.7%
2019	50.41	627^th	1105	43.3%
2021	46.86	637^th	1103	42.2%
2022	56.72	518^th	1109	53.3%
2023	43.50	686^th	1114	38.4%
2024	58.49	504^th	1114	54.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montvale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	67.72	294^th	1036	71.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Montvale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.57	522^nd	1100	52.5%
2024	66.48	383^rd	1098	65.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Montvale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.16	692^nd	1093	36.7%
2024	47.16	639^th	1101	42.0%

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Rank History for White students at Montvale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.03	825^th	984	16.2%
2024	36.50	713^th	979	27.2%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Principal does nothing about bullying or anything at all. She has her favorites. There are teachers that bully the kids and away with it. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Montvale Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	332	332
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	265	265
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	281	281
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	288	288
1993	274	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
1994	286	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1995	314	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
1996	314	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
1997	321	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1998	328	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
1999	316	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
2000	305	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	-4	304
2001	296	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
2002	259	7	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2003	259	7	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2004	271	5	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
2005	298	8	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	309
2006	293	12	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2007	287	9	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	302
2008	296	10	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	310
2009	277	13	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	295
2010	278	9	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	293
2011	257	4	1	2	0	0	9	0	273
2012	261	4	0	3	0	0	11	0	279
2013	248	4	0	1	0	0	11	0	264
2014	238	4	0	2	0	0	8	0	252
2015	236	0	0	2	0	0	14	0	252
2016	300	3	0	2	0	0	11	0	316
2017	271	3	0	4	0	0	5	0	283
2018	255	5	0	4	0	0	4	0	268
2019	245	8	0	3	0	0	3	0	259
2020	243	10	0	6	0	0	8	0	267
2021	179	9	0	4	0	0	7	0	199
2022	185	6	0	8	0	0	9	0	208
2023	215	10	0	11	0	0	17	0	253

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montvale Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	332	20.2	16.4	n/a
1990	265	18.4	14.4	n/a
1991	281	19.2	14.6	n/a
1992	288	19.6	14.6	n/a
1993	276	17.3	16.0	n/a
1994	288	13.3	n/a	25.3
1995	315	n/a	0.0	27.9
1996	315	n/a	0.0	27.9
1997	321	n/a	0.0	37.1
1998	328	n/a	0.0	32
1999	317	22.0	14.4	41.6
2000	304	n/a	0.0	41.6
2001	302	20.9	14.4	45.4
2002	268	25.0	10.7	41
2003	268	25.0	10.7	41
2004	279	25.0	11.2	40.1
2005	309	22.0	14.0	45.1
2006	306	27.0	11.3	47.1
2007	302	29.0	10.4	45.5
2008	310	22.5	13.8	44
2009	295	18.5	15.9	47.6
2010	293	18.5	15.8	51
2011	273	17.0	16.0	56
2012	279	17.0	16.3	57
2013	264	15.9	16.5	54.2
2014	252	15.5	16.2	56.7
2015	252	15.0	16.8	56
2016	316	20.0	15.8	58.2
2017	283	19.0	14.8	51.9
2018	268	17.5	15.3	57.8
2019	259	17.0	15.2	57.9
2020	267	17.5	15.2	61
2021	199	16.4	12.0	n/a
2022	208	17.5	11.8	78.4
2023	253	16.2	15.5	87.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montvale Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	332	20.2	16.4	n/a
1990	265	18.4	14.4	n/a
1991	281	19.2	14.6	n/a
1992	288	19.6	14.6	n/a
1993	276	17.3	16.0	n/a
1994	288	13.3	n/a	25.3
1995	315	n/a	0.0	27.9
1996	315	n/a	0.0	27.9
1997	321	n/a	0.0	37.1
1998	328	n/a	0.0	32
1999	317	22.0	14.4	41.6
2000	304	n/a	0.0	41.6
2001	302	20.9	14.4	45.4
2002	268	25.0	10.7	41
2003	268	25.0	10.7	41
2004	279	25.0	11.2	40.1
2005	309	22.0	14.0	45.1
2006	306	27.0	11.3	47.1
2007	302	29.0	10.4	45.5
2008	310	22.5	13.8	44
2009	295	18.5	15.9	47.6
2010	293	18.5	15.8	51
2011	273	17.0	16.0	56
2012	279	17.0	16.3	57
2013	264	15.9	16.5	54.2
2014	252	15.5	16.2	56.7
2015	252	15.0	16.8	56
2016	316	20.0	15.8	58.2
2017	283	19.0	14.8	51.9
2018	268	17.5	15.3	57.8
2019	259	17.0	15.2	57.9
2020	267	17.5	15.2	61
2021	199	16.4	12.0	n/a
2022	208	17.5	11.8	78.4
2023	253	16.2	15.5	87.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Montvale Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$718 (8.1%)	$8,186 (91.9%)	$8,904
2020	$475 (5.7%)	$7,843 (94.3%)	$8,318
2021	$568 (5.5%)	$9,833 (94.5%)	$10,400

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montvale Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 627^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 686^th of 1114 Elementary schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montvale Elementary)	79	72.5	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bedford County Public Schools)	83	77.3	5.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Montvale Elementary)	66	60	6%
3rd Grade English Reading (Bedford County Public Schools)	74	70.3	3.7%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montvale Elementary)	93	80.6	12.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County Public Schools)	84	74.3	9.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Montvale Elementary)	77	66.7	10.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Bedford County Public Schools)	76	76.4	0.4%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montvale Elementary)	80	59	21%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County Public Schools)	84	72.5	11.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Montvale Elementary)	73	45	28%
5th Grade Science (Bedford County Public Schools)	84	70.2	13.9%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Montvale Elementary)	82	55	27%
5th Grade English Reading (Bedford County Public Schools)	84	73.5	10.5%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	259	253	2.3%
African American	8	10	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	11	266.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	245	215	12.2%
Two or More Races	3	17	466.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.9%	87.4%	29.4%

Schools Near Montvale Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Montvale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	One Little Patriot Dr	Montvale	24122	Bedford County	Bedford County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 947-2241	253	16	15.5	87.4%	215 (85.0%)	10 (4.0%)	11 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.7%)	58.5	504^th of 1114 public elementary schools	54.8%		43.5	686^th of 1114 public elementary schools	38.4%	182	65.8	85.4	78.1	78.1	60.5	68.3	65.6	90.2	$10,400	$568	$9,833
Colonial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	142 Murray Drive	Troutville	24675	Botetourt County	Botetourt County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 977-6773	478	29	16.7	40.2%	416 (87.0%)	4 (0.8%)	21 (4.4%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.3%)	86.2	99^th of 1114 public elementary schools	91.1%		85.4	118^th of 1114 public elementary schools	89.4%	19	87.5	89.9	90.5	87.8	87.5	88.6	83.8	85.9	$8,145	$287	$7,858
Stewartsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1138 Wildcat Rd	Goodview	24095	Bedford County	Bedford County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 890-2174	330	22	15.1	87.0%	280 (84.8%)	4 (1.2%)	31 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)	50.2	616^th of 1114 public elementary schools	44.7%		55.5	544^th of 1114 public elementary schools	51.2%	72	82.0	70.9	64.0	64.0	76.0	65.5	72.0	61.5	$9,407	$960	$8,446
Goodview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1374 Rivermont Academy Rd	Goodview	24095	Bedford County	Bedford County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 892-5674	495	37	13.3	70.1%	400 (80.8%)	17 (3.4%)	26 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.5%)	60.7	481^st of 1114 public elementary schools	56.8%		45.8	656^th of 1114 public elementary schools	41.1%	175	75.8	82.3	79.0	65.8	66.1	81.3	71.1	69.6	$11,086	$940	$10,147
Troutville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12 Barron Dr	Troutville	24175	Botetourt County	Botetourt County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 992-1871	247	19	13.3	31.6%	225 (91.1%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	77.9	242^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	78.3%		76.1	252^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	77.4%	10	83.7	80.5	75.0	65.6	95.2	92.7	78.1	95.1	$9,727	$582	$9,145
Buchanan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	255 Schoolhouse Rd	Buchanan	24066	Botetourt County	Botetourt County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 254-2084	311	24	12.8	46.6%	285 (91.6%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.8%)	81.2	194^th of 1114 public elementary schools	82.6%		75.4	262^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	76.5%	68	86.1	89.5	90.2	92.7	65.1	84.2	90.2	86.8	$9,236	$719	$8,517
Bedford Primary	Public	PK, KG-1	807 College St	Bedford	24523	Bedford County	Bedford County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 586-8339	293	22	13.1	100.0%	199 (67.9%)	45 (15.4%)	10 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (13.0%)								(n/a)									$14,460	$1,883	$12,577
Bonsack Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5437 Crumpacker Dr	Roanoke	24019	Roanoke County	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 977-5870	320	23	14.2	26.3%	262 (81.9%)	8 (2.5%)	19 (5.9%)	16 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)	91.8	26^th of 1114 public elementary schools	97.7%		88.9	61^st of 1114 public elementary schools	94.5%	35	98.0	87.8	92.4	93.9	96.0	90.2	89.4	97.4	$9,355	$330	$9,025
Bedford Elementary	Public	2-5	806 Tiger Trail Road	Bedford	24523	Bedford County	Bedford County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 586-0275	431	29	14.8	85.4%	286 (66.4%)	90 (20.9%)	16 (3.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (8.1%)	33.7	793^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	28.8%		32.4	816^th of 1114 public elementary schools	26.8%	23	57.8	75.3	56.9	49.6	50.9	72.0	62.4	73.9	$11,992	$1,410	$10,582
Cloverdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	833 Cougar Drive	Cloverdale	24077	Botetourt County	Botetourt County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 992-1086	249	17	14.8	32.9%	214 (85.9%)	10 (4.0%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.8%)	82	171^st of 1114 public elementary schools	84.6%		75.1	266^th of 1114 public elementary schools	76.1%	95	91.9	88.6	77.8	83.3	86.5	88.6	89.1	75.0	$9,344	$149	$9,195

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