Eastern Montgomery Elementary

Summary:

Eastern Montgomery Elementary is a public elementary school in Elliston, Virginia, serving 385 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 42 out of 130 districts in the state.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like Gilbert Linkous Elementary and West Salem Elementary, Eastern Montgomery Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools over the past decade. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is significantly below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates dropping in several subjects and grade levels in recent years. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 39.13%, compared to 70.11% for the state and 74.9% for the Montgomery County Public Schools district.

The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Eastern Montgomery Elementary, with around 75-79% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, is likely a significant factor contributing to the school's academic challenges. This is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which have free/reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 17.57% to 52.26%. Addressing the unique needs and circumstances of the student population will be crucial in improving academic outcomes at Eastern Montgomery Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4580 Eastern Montgomery Ln.
Elliston, VA 24087

(540) 268-1147

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,345

Students who attend Eastern Montgomery Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Shawsville Middle
High:	Eastern Montgomery High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 373

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Hispanic:

12.6%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eastern Montgomery Elementary ranks worse than 83.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.03. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81%), Hispanic (12.6%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eastern Montgomery Elementary is 11.6, which is the 3^rd best among 10 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eastern Montgomery Elementary is $10,345, which is the 2^nd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eastern Montgomery Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastern Montgomery Elementary 927^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Eastern Montgomery Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Montgomery County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Eastern Montgomery Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Eastern Montgomery Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2011	41.80	765^th	1117	31.5%
2012	30.87	929^th	1117	16.8%
2013	25.33	934^th	1120	16.6%
2014	15.32	1044^th	1110	5.9%
2015	35.71	814^th	1100	26.0%
2016	27.86	906^th	1096	17.3%
2017	29.56	890^th	1099	19.0%
2018	39.98	770^th	1097	29.8%
2019	42.75	723^rd	1105	34.6%
2021	21.20	890^th	1103	19.3%
2022	37.79	751^st	1109	32.3%
2023	14.38	985^th	1114	11.6%
2024	22.03	927^th	1114	16.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eastern Montgomery Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.95	697^th	1036	32.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Eastern Montgomery Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.45	906^th	1100	17.6%
2024	35.98	771^st	1098	29.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Eastern Montgomery Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.10	1008^th	1093	7.8%
2024	13.82	993^rd	1101	9.8%

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Rank History for White students at Eastern Montgomery Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.09	983^rd	984	0.1%
2024	8.72	946^th	979	3.4%

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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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Enrollment information for Eastern Montgomery Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	453	4	4	25	1	14	501
2012	469	4	2	36	1	12	524
2013	458	3	1	37	1	12	512
2014	461	1	1	32	2	7	504
2015	467	1	1	37	0	6	512
2016	461	3	0	50	0	3	517
2017	439	5	0	50	0	3	497
2018	401	5	0	53	0	5	464
2019	404	6	0	45	0	8	463
2020	373	5	0	46	1	11	436
2021	363	7	1	46	1	12	430
2022	333	10	5	37	0	13	398
2023	319	7	0	42	0	17	385
2024	302	5	0	47	0	19	373

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Eastern Montgomery Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	501	31.3	15.9	65.9
2012	524	33.9	15.4	67
2013	512	43.3	11.8	66.6
2014	504	42.6	11.8	67.1
2015	512	42.0	12.1	67.2
2016	517	42.0	12.3	65.8
2017	497	42.8	11.5	72
2018	464	37.7	12.2	74.6
2019	463	36.8	12.5	72.8
2020	436	34.6	12.6	71.8
2021	430	34.3	12.5	n/a
2022	398	31.1	12.7	78.6
2023	385	33.0	11.6	75.6
2024	373	32.0	11.6	88.7

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 Eastern Montgomery Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	501	31.3	15.9	65.9
2012	524	33.9	15.4	67
2013	512	43.3	11.8	66.6
2014	504	42.6	11.8	67.1
2015	512	42.0	12.1	67.2
2016	517	42.0	12.3	65.8
2017	497	42.8	11.5	72
2018	464	37.7	12.2	74.6
2019	463	36.8	12.5	72.8
2020	436	34.6	12.6	71.8
2021	430	34.3	12.5	n/a
2022	398	31.1	12.7	78.6
2023	385	33.0	11.6	75.6
2024	373	32.0	11.6	88.7

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 Eastern Montgomery Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$837 (9.4%)	$8,088 (90.6%)	$8,925
2020	$875 (9.3%)	$8,523 (90.7%)	$9,398
2021	$1,451 (14.0%)	$8,894 (86.0%)	$10,345

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eastern Montgomery 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 723^rd of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 985^th of 1114 Elementary schools	23%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eastern Montgomery Elementary)	86	59.5	26.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Public Schools)	86	75.5	10.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Eastern Montgomery Elementary)	57	54.8	2.2%
3rd Grade English Reading (Montgomery County Public Schools)	72	69.5	2.5%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eastern Montgomery Elementary)	70	43.6	26.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Public Schools)	82	77.9	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Eastern Montgomery Elementary)	73	50.9	22.1%
4th Grade English Reading (Montgomery County Public Schools)	78	78.8	0.8%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eastern Montgomery Elementary)	88	53	35%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Public Schools)	86	76.1	9.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Eastern Montgomery Elementary)	80	48.5	31.5%
5th Grade Science (Montgomery County Public Schools)	81	72.4	8.6%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Eastern Montgomery Elementary)	75	48.5	26.5%
5th Grade English Reading (Montgomery County Public Schools)	80	75.6	4.4%
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	463	385	16.8%
African American	6	7	16.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	45	42	6.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	404	319	21%
Two or More Races	8	17	112.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.8%	75.6%	2.8%

Schools Near Eastern Montgomery 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
Eastern Montgomery Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4580 Eastern Montgomery Ln.	Elliston	24087	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 268-1147	373	32	11.6	88.7%	302 (81.0%)	5 (1.3%)	47 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.1%)	22	927^th of 1114 public elementary schools	16.8%		14.4	985^th of 1114 public elementary schools	11.6%	58	39.1	48.8	66.0	69.8	40.6	39.0	71.2	29.3	$10,345	$1,451	$8,894
Glenvar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4507 Malus Dr	Salem	24153	Salem city	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 387-6540	376	27	14.1	43.6%	317 (84.3%)	17 (4.5%)	16 (4.3%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.6%)	71.9	325^th of 1114 public elementary schools	70.8%		65.5	407^th of 1114 public elementary schools	63.5%	82	84.2	75.8	76.7	76.7	80.7	82.3	81.4	74.2	$8,471	$122	$8,349
Fort Lewis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3115 West Main St	Salem	24153	Salem city	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 387-6594	247	18	14.1	22.7%	206 (83.4%)	7 (2.8%)	7 (2.8%)	10 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.5%)	87.1	85^th of 1114 public elementary schools	92.4%		75.9	256^th of 1114 public elementary schools	77.0%	171	85.7	87.2	87.2	80.9	85.3	93.2	95.7	92.9	$9,050	$308	$8,742
Back Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7130 Bent Mountain Rd	Roanoke	24018	Roanoke County	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 772-7565	274	20	14.0	23.0%	255 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	85.8	106^th of 1114 public elementary schools	90.5%		85.8	109^th of 1114 public elementary schools	90.2%	3	88.9	88.4	82.4	84.3	82.2	93.0	86.3	95.4	$9,819	$173	$9,646
Falling Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	735 Falling Branch Rd	Christiansburg	24073	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 381-6145	569	44	12.9	87.7%	426 (74.9%)	36 (6.3%)	62 (10.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.2%)	47.8	643^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	42.3%		58.2	503^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	54.8%	140	62.0	72.3	72.8	73.9	56.7	69.9	73.3	64.5	$8,303	$476	$7,827
Margaret Beeks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	709 Airport Rd	Blacksburg	24060	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 951-5700	313	27	11.5	36.4%	228 (72.8%)	20 (6.4%)	23 (7.3%)	21 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.7%)	70.2	351^st of 1114 public elementary schools	68.5%		81.5	182^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	83.7%	169	78.7	96.3	73.3	70.0	71.7	86.5	73.3	86.5	$8,541	$49	$8,493
South Salem Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Carolyn Rd	Salem	24153	Salem city	Salem City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 387-2478	389	30	13.1	40.9%	311 (79.9%)	26 (6.7%)	28 (7.2%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	80.5	212^th of 1114 public elementary schools	81.0%		85.9	107^th of 1114 public elementary schools	90.4%	105	77.1	84.5	93.8	87.5	75.8	86.2	92.2	77.6	$8,793	$536	$8,258
Harding Avenue Elementary	Public	K-5	429 Harding Avenue	Blacksburg	24060	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 951-5732	282	22	12.8	21.6%	194 (68.8%)	5 (1.8%)	24 (8.5%)	35 (12.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.2%)	90.8	37^th of 1114 public elementary schools	96.7%		92.7	22^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	98.0%	15	92.0	97.5	85.2	88.7	84.0	97.4	96.3	97.4	$8,958	$441	$8,517
Gilbert Linkous Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	813 Toms Creek Rd	Blacksburg	24060	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 951-5726	312	26	12.0	25.6%	210 (67.3%)	10 (3.2%)	19 (6.1%)	47 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.3%)	80.6	208^th of 1114 public elementary schools	81.3%		70.6	335^th of 1114 public elementary schools	69.9%	127	94.4	81.4	84.4	84.4	88.7	82.5	83.1	76.4	$8,971	$367	$8,603
West Salem Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	520 N Bruffey St	Salem	24153	Salem city	Salem City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 387-2503	407	26	15.9	40.3%	331 (81.3%)	32 (7.9%)	22 (5.4%)	11 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	69	370^th of 1114 public elementary schools	66.8%		61.3	463^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	58.4%	93	73.3	82.5	68.9	73.8	64.3	87.0	73.8	94.7	$8,622	$254	$8,368

Frequently Asked Questions about Eastern Montgomery Elementary

What schools do graduates of Eastern Montgomery Elementary attend?

Students who attend Eastern Montgomery Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shawsville Middle
High : Eastern Montgomery High

What district is Eastern Montgomery Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

Is Eastern Montgomery Elementary a good school?

Eastern Montgomery Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.8% of Virginia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Eastern Montgomery Elementary?

Students at Eastern Montgomery Elementary are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Eastern Montgomery Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 373 students attended Eastern Montgomery Elementary.

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