Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eastern Montgomery Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eastern Montgomery Elementary serves the eastern part of Elliston, VA, covering an area of approximately 91.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance to the edge of the attendance zone reaching about 7.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
376 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Rankings
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastern Montgomery Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1594 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
White
81%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern Montgomery Elementary School's ranking?
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School is ranked #1594 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Eastern Montgomery Elementary School often compared to?
Eastern Montgomery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falling Branch Elementary School, Indian Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Eastern Montgomery Elementary School?
376 students attend Eastern Montgomery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Eastern Montgomery Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastern Montgomery Elementary School?
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eastern Montgomery Elementary School offer ?
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Eastern Montgomery Elementary School part of?
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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