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Montclair Elementary

Summary:

Montclair Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Dumfries, Virginia, serving 613 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Prince William County Public Schools district, which is ranked 39 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating.

Montclair Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 28.87% White, 25.12% African American, 30.83% Hispanic, 9.62% Asian, and 5.38% two or more races. The school has shown strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and English reading, with 5th-grade students outperforming the state and district averages. Montclair Elementary has also excelled for certain student subgroups, ranking 16th out of 579 Virginia elementary schools for African American students and 57th out of 300 for English Language Learner students.

Despite its strong performance, Montclair Elementary faces socioeconomic challenges, with 54.32% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to nearby schools, such as Enterprise Elementary, Neabsco Elementary, and Bel Air Elementary, Montclair Elementary generally outperforms them in academic metrics. However, the school has struggled with the performance of its disabled student population, ranking 250th out of 355 Virginia elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 4920 Tallowwood Dr
       Dumfries, VA  22025

(703) 730-1072

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
396th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,135 Help


Students who attend Montclair Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  613

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
30.8%
White:
28.9%
African American:
25.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montclair Elementary ranks better than 64.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 31st among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.02. (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.
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Compare Details Montclair Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Prince William County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montclair Elementary is $8,135. 43 elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montclair Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Montclair Elementary 396th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Montclair Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Prince William County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince William County Public Schools 39th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Montclair Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Montclair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 64.37 365th 1062 65.6%
2006 64.60 354th 1071 66.9%
2007 55.51 515th 1083 52.4%
2008 54.03 541st 1081 50.0%
2009 65.50 349th 1082 67.7%
2010 55.60 536th 1113 51.8%
2011 50.66 627th 1117 43.9%
2012 60.10 442nd 1117 60.4%
2013 48.00 629th 1120 43.8%
2014 60.64 434th 1110 60.9%
2015 59.11 491st 1100 55.4%
2016 58.44 485th 1096 55.7%
2017 47.73 656th 1099 40.3%
2018 62.41 441st 1097 59.8%
2019 60.82 482nd 1105 56.4%
2021 66.26 385th 1103 65.1%
2022 72.06 314th 1109 71.7%
2023 71.81 320th 1114 71.3%
2024 67.02 396th 1114 64.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Montclair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.28 57th 300 81.0%
2024 75.78 61st 306 80.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montclair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.47 193rd 1036 81.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Montclair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.31 317th 1100 71.2%
2024 59.94 469th 1098 57.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Montclair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.88 163rd 324 49.7%
2024 45.17 250th 355 29.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Montclair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.03 334th 1093 69.4%
2024 69.56 341st 1101 69.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Montclair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.52 194th 230 15.7%
2024 34.80 176th 238 26.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Montclair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.20 16th 579 97.2%
2024 77.19 106th 588 82.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Montclair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.37 241st 564 57.3%
2024 68.46 177th 580 69.5%
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Rank History for White students at Montclair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.93 202nd 984 79.5%
2024 65.83 333rd 979 66.0%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, January 10, 2020

Open Quote This is best school. I am experiencing my kids progress in their education. Managers and teachers behaves well with students and communicate effectively with parents. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Open Quote We have been very pleased with Montclair. Our daughter's teachers have been super, and the administration is very involved with the students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Montclair Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 381 48 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1994 397 62 17 9 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1995 449 84 16 16 3 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 449 84 16 16 3 n/a n/a 0 568
1997 450 96 15 26 5 n/a n/a 0 592
1998 448 119 12 25 3 n/a n/a 0 607
1999 441 144 18 28 4 n/a n/a 0 635
2000 424 138 14 42 4 n/a n/a -4 618
2001 409 151 11 35 4 n/a n/a 0 610
2002 325 133 23 58 4 n/a n/a 17 560
2003 325 133 23 58 4 n/a n/a 17 560
2004 335 136 25 56 3 n/a n/a 26 581
2005 259 139 24 77 1 n/a n/a 28 528
2006 249 140 31 105 3 n/a n/a 31 559
2007 261 163 31 117 3 n/a n/a 29 604
2008 253 160 30 127 3 n/a n/a 20 593
2009 259 177 50 147 2 n/a n/a 26 661
2010 242 209 47 151 2 n/a n/a 37 688
2011 229 203 45 202 2 1 43 0 725
2012 241 204 55 177 3 1 43 0 724
2013 230 209 55 158 2 2 48 0 704
2014 194 193 53 167 1 2 41 0 651
2015 205 174 46 175 1 1 39 0 641
2016 188 179 49 158 0 3 45 0 622
2017 190 170 46 141 2 3 40 0 592
2018 210 163 43 146 1 2 42 0 607
2019 214 165 52 180 1 4 27 0 643
2020 209 174 60 197 1 4 27 0 672
2021 175 192 70 186 1 2 15 0 641
2022 180 168 60 177 1 1 19 0 606
2023 177 154 59 189 0 1 33 0 613

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 Montclair Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 446 24.9 17.9 n/a
1994 486 25.0 n/a 3.5
1995 568 n/a 0.0 7.9
1996 568 n/a 0.0 7.9
1997 592 n/a 0.0 7.4
1998 607 n/a 0.0 9.6
1999 635 32.0 19.8 13.7
2000 618 n/a 0.0 10
2001 610 30.1 20.3 12.8
2002 560 34.7 16.1 14.4
2003 560 34.7 16.1 14.4
2004 581 33.1 17.6 13.3
2005 528 32.1 16.4 19.2
2006 559 32.0 17.5 20.6
2007 604 43.5 13.9 23.1
2008 593 34.0 17.4 24.3
2009 661 36.0 18.4 32.6
2010 688 38.0 18.1 38.7
2011 725 39.0 18.5 37.9
2012 724 33.0 21.9 37.4
2013 704 34.8 20.1 37.6
2014 651 36.3 17.9 37.3
2015 641 35.0 18.3 37
2016 622 36.0 17.2 35.7
2017 592 37.3 15.8 38.9
2018 607 37.8 16.0 42.2
2019 643 42.5 15.1 46
2020 672 42.3 15.8 45.5
2021 641 47.0 13.6 n/a
2022 606 40.2 15.0 50.5
2023 613 39.0 15.7 54.3

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 Montclair Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 446 24.9 17.9 n/a
1994 486 25.0 n/a 3.5
1995 568 n/a 0.0 7.9
1996 568 n/a 0.0 7.9
1997 592 n/a 0.0 7.4
1998 607 n/a 0.0 9.6
1999 635 32.0 19.8 13.7
2000 618 n/a 0.0 10
2001 610 30.1 20.3 12.8
2002 560 34.7 16.1 14.4
2003 560 34.7 16.1 14.4
2004 581 33.1 17.6 13.3
2005 528 32.1 16.4 19.2
2006 559 32.0 17.5 20.6
2007 604 43.5 13.9 23.1
2008 593 34.0 17.4 24.3
2009 661 36.0 18.4 32.6
2010 688 38.0 18.1 38.7
2011 725 39.0 18.5 37.9
2012 724 33.0 21.9 37.4
2013 704 34.8 20.1 37.6
2014 651 36.3 17.9 37.3
2015 641 35.0 18.3 37
2016 622 36.0 17.2 35.7
2017 592 37.3 15.8 38.9
2018 607 37.8 16.0 42.2
2019 643 42.5 15.1 46
2020 672 42.3 15.8 45.5
2021 641 47.0 13.6 n/a
2022 606 40.2 15.0 50.5
2023 613 39.0 15.7 54.3

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 Montclair Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $01 (0.0%) $7,615 (100.0%) $7,616
2020 $59 (0.8%) $7,165 (99.2%) $7,224
2021 $238 (2.9%) $7,897 (97.1%) $8,135

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Montclair Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 482nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 320th of 1114 Elementary schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montclair Elementary)8681.3
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8575.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Montclair Elementary)8473.8
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7269.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montclair Elementary)9188.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8675.8
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Montclair Elementary)8477.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7877.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montclair Elementary)8176
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8474.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Montclair Elementary)7269.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)8172.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Montclair Elementary)7981.4
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)8076.1
 3.9%
   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 Students643613
 4.7%
African American165154
 6.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5259
 13.5%
Hispanic180189
 5%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White214177
 17.3%
Two or More Races2733
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46%54.3%
 8.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Montclair Elementary

Students at Montclair Elementary are 31% Hispanic, 29% White, 25% African American, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 613 students attended Montclair Elementary.

Students who attend Montclair Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Montclair Elementary ranks 396th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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