Montrose Elementary School

Summary:

Montrose Elementary School is a public elementary school in Charleston, West Virginia, serving 236 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Kanawha County Schools district, Montrose consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency across all grade levels.

Montrose Elementary has been a standout performer, ranking among the top 35% of West Virginia elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's strong academic results extend across diverse student subgroups, including male students, African American students, and special education students. For example, Montrose's male students ranked 58th out of 325 West Virginia elementary schools, while their special education students ranked 33rd out of 183 in the same year.

Montrose Elementary's success is further highlighted by its higher per-student spending of $12,655 in the 2018-2019 school year, compared to nearby schools like Overbrook Elementary ($11,294) and Bridgeview Elementary ($12,479). This investment, along with the school's ability to serve a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, contributes to Montrose's strong academic performance and support for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 631 Montrose Dr
       Charleston, WV  25303-2603


(304) 348-1930

District: Kanawha County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
127th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,655 Help


Students who attend Montrose Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    South Charleston Middle School
High:    South Charleston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  236

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.4%
African American:
14.4%
Two or more races:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montrose Elementary School ranks better than 65.5% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 8th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Kanawha County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.4%), African American (14.4%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montrose Elementary School is 16.2. 30 elementary schools in the Kanawha County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montrose Elementary School is $12,655. 22 elementary schools in the Kanawha County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montrose Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montrose Elementary School 127th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Montrose Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kanawha County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kanawha County Schools 30th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montrose Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Montrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 87.79 16th 420 96.2%
2010 91.19 16th 427 96.3%
2011 89.58 16th 426 96.2%
2012 89.95 15th 426 96.5%
2013 82.37 36th 428 91.6%
2014 86.85 21st 422 95.0%
2015 82.04 37th 408 90.9%
2016 75.00 66th 402 83.6%
2017 75.31 69th 399 82.7%
2018 85.39 25th 392 93.6%
2019 87.18 26th 383 93.2%
2021 74.16 67th 380 82.4%
2022 68.01 89th 375 76.3%
2023 53.16 155th 368 57.9%
2024 59.90 127th 368 65.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Montrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 58.29 68th 218 68.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Montrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 67.84 47th 377 87.5%
2018 55.47 90th 258 65.1%
2023 62.62 52nd 180 71.1%
2024 70.46 33rd 183 82.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 78.92 45th 382 88.2%
2018 88.55 12th 368 96.7%
2021 74.71 39th 335 88.4%
2022 61.96 96th 347 72.3%
2023 46.27 178th 333 46.5%
2024 58.13 114th 336 66.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Montrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 73.68 60th 381 84.3%
2018 83.71 27th 366 92.6%
2019 89.07 13th 339 96.2%
2021 75.42 50th 322 84.5%
2022 53.49 132nd 325 59.4%
2023 45.16 175th 317 44.8%
2024 40.38 206th 316 34.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Montrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 72.49 69th 382 81.9%
2018 84.24 24th 364 93.4%
2019 80.43 50th 338 85.2%
2021 62.11 94th 333 71.8%
2022 81.07 34th 330 89.7%
2023 58.02 119th 322 63.0%
2024 73.22 58th 325 82.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Montrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.97 51st 187 72.7%
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Rank History for White students at Montrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 75.98 64th 382 83.2%
2018 86.02 22nd 374 94.1%
2019 88.52 22nd 373 94.1%
2021 77.72 54th 376 85.6%
2022 77.50 57th 373 84.7%
2023 60.43 124th 366 66.1%
2024 61.78 118th 367 67.8%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: West 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: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Montrose Elementary School

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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 248 248
1990 245 16 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1991 240 11 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1992 240 16 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1993 242 16 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1994 253 15 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1995 241 25 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1996 241 25 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1997 238 20 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1998 230 30 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1999 228 28 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2000 228 29 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2001 190 26 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2002 235 20 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2003 235 20 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2004 230 20 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2005 233 13 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2006 241 15 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2007 254 13 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2008 241 28 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2009 235 32 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2010 234 34 1 1 0 0 0 0 270
2011 251 38 3 2 0 0 0 0 294
2012 257 36 3 2 0 0 0 0 298
2013 256 34 2 2 0 0 2 0 296
2014 244 31 3 0 0 0 5 0 283
2015 249 22 2 0 0 1 9 0 283
2016 255 14 1 0 0 1 14 0 285
2017 238 16 0 2 0 2 15 0 273
2018 219 15 0 3 0 2 28 0 267
2019 212 16 0 3 0 2 23 0 256
2020 209 18 0 3 0 2 22 0 254
2021 196 21 0 2 0 0 15 0 234
2022 170 31 0 1 0 0 13 0 215
2023 178 34 1 1 0 0 22 0 236

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 Montrose Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 248 14.0 17.7 n/a
1990 263 14.0 18.7 5.3
1991 257 14.0 18.3 4.7
1992 263 15.0 17.5 6.5
1993 265 15.0 17.7 9.4
1994 275 14.0 19.6 8
1995 273 14.5 18.8 15.8
1996 273 14.5 18.8 15.8
1997 265 16.5 16.1 12.5
1998 264 15.5 17.0 12.5
1999 258 14.5 17.8 20.5
2000 258 13.5 19.1 22.1
2001 218 13.5 16.1 22
2002 258 13.0 19.8 29.8
2003 258 13.0 19.8 29.8
2004 255 13.0 19.6 32.9
2005 251 13.0 19.3 34.7
2006 261 13.0 20.1 36.4
2007 271 13.0 20.8 38.4
2008 271 13.5 20.1 30.6
2009 270 14.5 18.6 40.4
2010 270 14.5 18.6 40.7
2011 294 16.4 17.8 31.6
2012 298 16.5 18.0 31.2
2013 296 16.1 18.3 21.6
2014 283 16.1 17.5 n/a
2015 283 16.0 17.6 23.3
2016 285 16.0 17.8 31.2
2017 273 15.6 17.5 30
2018 267 15.6 17.1 31.1
2019 256 14.6 17.5 41
2020 254 16.0 15.8 41.3
2021 234 14.5 16.1 44.9
2022 215 14.0 15.3 n/a
2023 236 14.5 16.2 n/a

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 Montrose Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 248 14.0 17.7 n/a
1990 263 14.0 18.7 5.3
1991 257 14.0 18.3 4.7
1992 263 15.0 17.5 6.5
1993 265 15.0 17.7 9.4
1994 275 14.0 19.6 8
1995 273 14.5 18.8 15.8
1996 273 14.5 18.8 15.8
1997 265 16.5 16.1 12.5
1998 264 15.5 17.0 12.5
1999 258 14.5 17.8 20.5
2000 258 13.5 19.1 22.1
2001 218 13.5 16.1 22
2002 258 13.0 19.8 29.8
2003 258 13.0 19.8 29.8
2004 255 13.0 19.6 32.9
2005 251 13.0 19.3 34.7
2006 261 13.0 20.1 36.4
2007 271 13.0 20.8 38.4
2008 271 13.5 20.1 30.6
2009 270 14.5 18.6 40.4
2010 270 14.5 18.6 40.7
2011 294 16.4 17.8 31.6
2012 298 16.5 18.0 31.2
2013 296 16.1 18.3 21.6
2014 283 16.1 17.5 n/a
2015 283 16.0 17.6 23.3
2016 285 16.0 17.8 31.2
2017 273 15.6 17.5 30
2018 267 15.6 17.1 31.1
2019 256 14.6 17.5 41
2020 254 16.0 15.8 41.3
2021 234 14.5 16.1 44.9
2022 215 14.0 15.3 n/a
2023 236 14.5 16.2 n/a

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 Montrose Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,228 (9.7%) $11,427 (90.3%) $12,655

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Montrose Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 26th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 155th of 368 Elementary schools
 35.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montrose Elementary School)56.850
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kanawha County Schools)52.445.6
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montrose Elementary School)51.438.5
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kanawha County Schools)42.636.5
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montrose Elementary School)87.859
 28.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kanawha County Schools)51.346.5
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose Elementary School)80.566.7
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kanawha County Schools)49.441.9
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montrose Elementary School)69.118
 51.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kanawha County Schools)44.836.6
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose Elementary School)71.443.6
 27.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kanawha County Schools)4741.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Montrose Elementary School)57.130.8
 26.3%
   5th Grade Science (Kanawha County Schools)33.125.1
 8%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students256236
 7.8%
African American1634
 112.5%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White212178
 16%
Two or More Races2322
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Montrose Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 236 students attended Montrose Elementary School.

Montrose Elementary School ranks 127th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Montrose Elementary School are 75% White, 14% African American, 9% Two or more races.

Students who attend Montrose Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Charleston Middle School
High : South Charleston High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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