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Falling Branch Elementary

Summary:

Falling Branch Elementary is a public elementary school located in Christiansburg, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 576. The school is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 42 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Falling Branch Elementary's test scores are generally above the state average, they are lower than the scores of some of the higher-performing nearby schools like Kipps Elementary and Harding Avenue Elementary. For example, in 3rd grade math, Falling Branch scored 61.96% proficient or better, compared to 92.68% at Kipps Elementary and 94.44% at Christiansburg Elementary. Additionally, Falling Branch Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (52.26%), which is higher than the rates at some of the other nearby schools.

Falling Branch Elementary's performance on standardized tests is generally lower than that of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Gilbert Linkous Elementary, Margaret Beeks Elementary, and Christiansburg Elementary. These schools have significantly higher test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Falling Branch Elementary's spending per student ($8,303 in 2020-2021) is lower than the spending at some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Prices Fork Elementary ($10,199) and Eastern Montgomery Elementary ($10,345).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 735 Falling Branch Rd
       Christiansburg, VA  24073

(540) 381-6145

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
643rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,303 Help


Students who attend Falling Branch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Christiansburg Middle
High:    Christiansburg High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  576

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
Hispanic:
8.3%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.3% Help


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Compare Details Falling Branch Elementary ranks worse than 57.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 8th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.78. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Falling Branch Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Falling Branch Elementary is $8,303. 8 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Falling Branch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Falling Branch Elementary 643rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Falling Branch Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 42nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Falling Branch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Falling Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 26.33 908th 1062 14.5%
2006 34.82 840th 1071 21.6%
2007 29.18 912th 1083 15.8%
2008 27.59 925th 1081 14.4%
2009 53.96 529th 1082 51.1%
2010 36.16 883rd 1113 20.7%
2011 39.15 814th 1117 27.1%
2012 40.66 776th 1117 30.5%
2013 47.65 635th 1120 43.3%
2014 50.31 598th 1110 46.1%
2015 60.11 466th 1100 57.6%
2016 62.75 418th 1096 61.9%
2017 48.43 641st 1099 41.7%
2018 52.51 590th 1097 46.2%
2019 62.83 460th 1105 58.4%
2021 60.74 458th 1103 58.5%
2022 67.11 387th 1109 65.1%
2023 58.18 503rd 1114 54.8%
2024 47.78 643rd 1114 42.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Falling Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.89 641st 1036 38.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Falling Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.15 562nd 1100 48.9%
2024 45.17 668th 1098 39.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Falling Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.07 458th 1093 58.1%
2024 48.11 623rd 1101 43.4%
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Rank History for White students at Falling Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.79 653rd 984 33.6%
2024 32.21 752nd 979 23.2%
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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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Falling Branch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 451 17 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1994 455 22 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1995 483 31 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1996 483 31 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1997 463 31 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 501
1998 439 36 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 484
1999 441 40 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 490
2000 454 41 2 7 2 n/a n/a -4 502
2001 465 41 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 518
2002 484 47 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 546
2003 484 47 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 546
2004 493 40 8 7 1 n/a n/a 2 551
2005 481 36 15 8 3 n/a n/a 0 543
2006 515 32 9 7 3 n/a n/a 10 576
2007 506 32 11 8 2 n/a n/a 14 573
2008 495 31 9 7 2 n/a n/a 14 558
2009 496 37 7 7 2 n/a n/a 17 566
2010 498 31 4 4 2 n/a n/a 21 560
2011 495 28 3 8 1 0 33 0 568
2012 473 35 4 13 1 0 28 0 554
2013 465 32 4 18 1 0 20 0 540
2014 450 41 5 19 0 0 22 0 537
2015 432 34 4 13 0 0 20 0 503
2016 430 34 4 19 0 0 15 0 502
2017 415 34 4 17 0 0 26 0 496
2018 431 37 6 21 1 0 24 0 520
2019 446 19 4 18 1 0 34 0 522
2020 511 29 5 29 2 0 45 0 621
2021 479 22 3 42 1 0 50 0 597
2022 450 15 2 42 1 0 50 0 560
2023 462 21 2 48 1 0 42 0 576

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 Falling Branch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 470 28.5 16.5 n/a
1994 479 21.7 n/a 21.9
1995 518 n/a 0.0 29.7
1996 518 n/a 0.0 29.7
1997 501 n/a 0.0 33.3
1998 484 n/a 0.0 26.4
1999 490 36.1 13.6 37.8
2000 502 n/a 0.0 36.4
2001 518 36.0 14.4 39.8
2002 546 49.0 11.1 37.4
2003 546 49.0 11.1 37.4
2004 551 39.5 13.9 n/a
2005 543 38.5 14.1 38.1
2006 576 44.0 13.1 43.1
2007 573 46.4 12.3 46.7
2008 558 36.3 15.4 42.8
2009 566 36.5 15.5 41.5
2010 560 35.8 15.6 44
2011 568 34.8 16.3 44.9
2012 554 38.8 14.2 45.5
2013 540 43.5 12.3 45.4
2014 537 41.2 13.0 44.1
2015 503 40.0 12.5 47.7
2016 502 41.0 12.2 42.6
2017 496 39.0 12.6 43.8
2018 520 36.3 14.3 46.9
2019 522 37.6 13.8 41.8
2020 621 40.6 15.2 43.3
2021 597 42.5 14.0 n/a
2022 560 40.1 13.9 48
2023 576 43.7 13.1 52.3

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 Falling Branch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 470 28.5 16.5 n/a
1994 479 21.7 n/a 21.9
1995 518 n/a 0.0 29.7
1996 518 n/a 0.0 29.7
1997 501 n/a 0.0 33.3
1998 484 n/a 0.0 26.4
1999 490 36.1 13.6 37.8
2000 502 n/a 0.0 36.4
2001 518 36.0 14.4 39.8
2002 546 49.0 11.1 37.4
2003 546 49.0 11.1 37.4
2004 551 39.5 13.9 n/a
2005 543 38.5 14.1 38.1
2006 576 44.0 13.1 43.1
2007 573 46.4 12.3 46.7
2008 558 36.3 15.4 42.8
2009 566 36.5 15.5 41.5
2010 560 35.8 15.6 44
2011 568 34.8 16.3 44.9
2012 554 38.8 14.2 45.5
2013 540 43.5 12.3 45.4
2014 537 41.2 13.0 44.1
2015 503 40.0 12.5 47.7
2016 502 41.0 12.2 42.6
2017 496 39.0 12.6 43.8
2018 520 36.3 14.3 46.9
2019 522 37.6 13.8 41.8
2020 621 40.6 15.2 43.3
2021 597 42.5 14.0 n/a
2022 560 40.1 13.9 48
2023 576 43.7 13.1 52.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Falling Branch Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $714 (9.7%) $6,610 (90.3%) $7,324
2020 $622 (8.5%) $6,655 (91.5%) $7,276
2021 $476 (5.7%) $7,827 (94.3%) $8,303

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Falling Branch Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 460th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 503rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Falling Branch Elementary)9168.7
 22.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Public Schools)8675.5
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Falling Branch Elementary)8363.6
 19.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Montgomery County Public Schools)7269.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Falling Branch Elementary)7267.7
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Public Schools)8277.9
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Falling Branch Elementary)7672
 4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Montgomery County Public Schools)7878.8
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Falling Branch Elementary)9080
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Public Schools)8676.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Falling Branch Elementary)8576.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (Montgomery County Public Schools)8172.4
 8.6%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Falling Branch Elementary)8480
 4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Montgomery County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students522576
 10.3%
African American1921
 10.5%
American Indian11
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic1848
 166.7%
Pacific Islander00
White446462
 3.6%
Two or More Races3442
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.8%52.3%
 10.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Falling Branch Elementary

Students at Falling Branch Elementary are 80% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Falling Branch Elementary ranks 643rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Falling Branch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Christiansburg Middle
High : Christiansburg High

In the 2022-23 school year, 576 students attended Falling Branch Elementary.


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