Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Montrose 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Montrose Elementary serves the southeast part of Henrico, VA, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montrose Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
341 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Montrose 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 Montrose Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#1653 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
76%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montrose Elementary School's ranking?
Montrose Elementary School is ranked #1653 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Montrose Elementary School?
341 students attend Montrose Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Montrose Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montrose Elementary School?
Montrose Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Montrose Elementary School offer ?
Montrose Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Montrose Elementary School part of?
Montrose Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.
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