Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Falling Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Falling Branch Elementary serves the southeast part of Christiansburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 18.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Falling Branch Elementary School's student population of 535 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
535 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
School Rankings
Falling Branch Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falling Branch Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#845 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
74%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-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 Falling Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Falling Branch Elementary School is ranked #845 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Falling Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Falling Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Montgomery Elementary School, Christiansburg Elementary School, Indian Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Falling Branch Elementary School?
535 students attend Falling Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Falling Branch Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Falling Branch Elementary School?
Falling Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Falling Branch Elementary School offer ?
Falling Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Falling Branch Elementary School part of?
Falling Branch Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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