At a glance
Reported students
346
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
376
Christiansburg Primary: 346 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
12.4:1 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
- 419
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
What the reported data says about Christiansburg Primary
Christiansburg Primary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Christiansburg. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Montgomery County Public Schools. NCES reports 346 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 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, below 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 (69.7%) and multiracial (11.6%). English learners represent 7.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. 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 Primary
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 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
- 7.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.6%
- 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
- White69.7%
- Hispanic10.4%
- Black7.2%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.6%
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.
Margaret Beeks Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Kipps Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
358 reported students
Eastern Montgomery Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
376 reported students
Gilbert Linkous Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
292 reported students
Christiansburg Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
401 reported students
Harding Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
279 reported students
Public schools near Christiansburg Primary
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 Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | 03–05 | 401 | 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 | 5.2 mi |
| Margaret Beeks Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 346 | 5.7 mi |
| Belview Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 245 | 5.9 mi |
| Kipps Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 358 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Christiansburg Primary
What grades does Christiansburg Primary serve?
Christiansburg Primary reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Montgomery County Public Schools.
How many students attend Christiansburg Primary?
Christiansburg Primary reported 346 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 419 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Christiansburg Primary?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 346 students and 28 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 Primary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Christiansburg Primary 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 Primary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.6% 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 Primary in?
Christiansburg Primary 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 Primary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Christiansburg Elementary (0.2 mi), Falling Branch Elementary (2.5 mi), Auburn Elementary (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.