At a glance
Reported students
401
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
376
Christiansburg Elementary: 401 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 390
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Christiansburg Elementary
Christiansburg Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Christiansburg. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Montgomery County Public Schools. NCES reports 401 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Christiansburg Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.1%
- Hispanic10%
- Black8%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial9.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Montgomery County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eastern Montgomery Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
376 reported students
Kipps Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
358 reported students
Christiansburg Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
346 reported students
Margaret Beeks Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Prices Fork Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
457 reported students
Gilbert Linkous Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
292 reported students
Public schools near Christiansburg Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christiansburg Primary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–02 | 346 | 0.2 mi |
| Falling Branch Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 535 | 2.5 mi |
| Auburn Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 544 | 5.3 mi |
| Margaret Beeks Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 346 | 5.5 mi |
| Belview Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 245 | 5.8 mi |
| Kipps Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 358 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Christiansburg Elementary
What grades does Christiansburg Elementary serve?
Christiansburg Elementary reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Montgomery County Public Schools.
How many students attend Christiansburg Elementary?
Christiansburg Elementary reported 401 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 390 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Christiansburg Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 401 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Christiansburg Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Christiansburg Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Montgomery County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Christiansburg Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Christiansburg Elementary in?
Christiansburg Elementary is part of Montgomery County Public Schools, based in Christiansburg, VA, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Christiansburg Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Christiansburg Primary (0.2 mi), Falling Branch Elementary (2.5 mi), Auburn Elementary (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.