Montvale Elementary

Summary:

Montvale Elementary is a public elementary school in Montvale, Virginia, serving 253 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Bedford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 43 out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

Montvale Elementary stands out for its high percentage of white students (84.98%) and a very high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (78.37% to 87.35%). The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio (11.8 to 15.5) and higher spending per student ($8,318 to $10,400) compared to the state average. Academically, Montvale Elementary's performance is mixed, with lower proficiency rates in math and English reading compared to the district and state, but higher rates in science and Virginia Studies.

When comparing Montvale Elementary to nearby schools, such as Bedford Primary and Bedford Elementary in the Bedford County Public Schools district, as well as schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools and Botetourt County Public Schools districts, like Herman L. Horn Elementary and Cloverdale Elementary, the school faces unique challenges due to its high percentage of low-income students and relatively lower academic performance in certain subjects.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 One Little Patriot Dr
       Montvale, VA  24122


(540) 947-2241

District: Bedford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
504th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,400 Help


Students who attend Montvale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Liberty Middle
High:    Liberty High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  260

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Two or more races:
5.8%
African American:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.8% Help


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Compare Details Montvale Elementary ranks better than 54.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 8th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Bedford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), two or more races (5.8%), African American (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montvale Elementary is 16. 8 elementary schools in the Bedford County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montvale Elementary is $10,400. 8 elementary schools in the Bedford County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montvale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Montvale Elementary 504th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Montvale Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Bedford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford County Public Schools 43rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Montvale Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Montvale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 38.68 765th 1062 28.0%
2006 24.64 949th 1071 11.4%
2007 34.17 848th 1083 21.7%
2008 17.70 1021st 1081 5.6%
2009 37.45 823rd 1082 23.9%
2010 38.01 857th 1113 23.0%
2011 39.23 812th 1117 27.3%
2012 26.03 978th 1117 12.4%
2013 36.11 810th 1120 27.7%
2014 23.88 970th 1110 12.6%
2015 37.11 798th 1100 27.5%
2016 24.86 928th 1096 15.3%
2017 34.56 837th 1099 23.8%
2018 45.00 705th 1097 35.7%
2019 50.41 627th 1105 43.3%
2021 46.86 637th 1103 42.2%
2022 56.72 518th 1109 53.3%
2023 43.50 686th 1114 38.4%
2024 58.49 504th 1114 54.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montvale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.72 294th 1036 71.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Montvale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.57 522nd 1100 52.5%
2024 66.48 383rd 1098 65.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Montvale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.16 692nd 1093 36.7%
2024 47.16 639th 1101 42.0%
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Rank History for White students at Montvale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.03 825th 984 16.2%
2024 36.50 713th 979 27.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Open Quote Principal does nothing about bullying or anything at all. She has her favorites. There are teachers that bully the kids and away with it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Montvale Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 332 332
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 265 265
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 281 281
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 288 288
1993 274 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1994 286 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1995 314 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1996 314 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1997 321 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1998 328 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1999 316 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2000 305 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a -4 304
2001 296 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2002 259 7 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2003 259 7 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2004 271 5 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2005 298 8 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 309
2006 293 12 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2007 287 9 0 1 0 n/a n/a 5 302
2008 296 10 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 310
2009 277 13 1 1 0 n/a n/a 3 295
2010 278 9 2 1 0 n/a n/a 3 293
2011 257 4 1 2 0 0 9 0 273
2012 261 4 0 3 0 0 11 0 279
2013 248 4 0 1 0 0 11 0 264
2014 238 4 0 2 0 0 8 0 252
2015 236 0 0 2 0 0 14 0 252
2016 300 3 0 2 0 0 11 0 316
2017 271 3 0 4 0 0 5 0 283
2018 255 5 0 4 0 0 4 0 268
2019 245 8 0 3 0 0 3 0 259
2020 243 10 0 6 0 0 8 0 267
2021 179 9 0 4 0 0 7 0 199
2022 185 6 0 8 0 0 9 0 208
2023 215 10 0 11 0 0 17 0 253
2024 230 8 0 7 0 0 15 0 260

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montvale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 332 20.2 16.4 n/a
1990 265 18.4 14.4 n/a
1991 281 19.2 14.6 n/a
1992 288 19.6 14.6 n/a
1993 276 17.3 16.0 n/a
1994 288 13.3 n/a 25.3
1995 315 n/a 0.0 27.9
1996 315 n/a 0.0 27.9
1997 321 n/a 0.0 37.1
1998 328 n/a 0.0 32
1999 317 22.0 14.4 41.6
2000 304 n/a 0.0 41.6
2001 302 20.9 14.4 45.4
2002 268 25.0 10.7 41
2003 268 25.0 10.7 41
2004 279 25.0 11.2 40.1
2005 309 22.0 14.0 45.1
2006 306 27.0 11.3 47.1
2007 302 29.0 10.4 45.5
2008 310 22.5 13.8 44
2009 295 18.5 15.9 47.6
2010 293 18.5 15.8 51
2011 273 17.0 16.0 56
2012 279 17.0 16.3 57
2013 264 15.9 16.5 54.2
2014 252 15.5 16.2 56.7
2015 252 15.0 16.8 56
2016 316 20.0 15.8 58.2
2017 283 19.0 14.8 51.9
2018 268 17.5 15.3 57.8
2019 259 17.0 15.2 57.9
2020 267 17.5 15.2 61
2021 199 16.4 12.0 n/a
2022 208 17.5 11.8 78.4
2023 253 16.2 15.5 87.4
2024 260 16.2 16.0 88.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montvale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 332 20.2 16.4 n/a
1990 265 18.4 14.4 n/a
1991 281 19.2 14.6 n/a
1992 288 19.6 14.6 n/a
1993 276 17.3 16.0 n/a
1994 288 13.3 n/a 25.3
1995 315 n/a 0.0 27.9
1996 315 n/a 0.0 27.9
1997 321 n/a 0.0 37.1
1998 328 n/a 0.0 32
1999 317 22.0 14.4 41.6
2000 304 n/a 0.0 41.6
2001 302 20.9 14.4 45.4
2002 268 25.0 10.7 41
2003 268 25.0 10.7 41
2004 279 25.0 11.2 40.1
2005 309 22.0 14.0 45.1
2006 306 27.0 11.3 47.1
2007 302 29.0 10.4 45.5
2008 310 22.5 13.8 44
2009 295 18.5 15.9 47.6
2010 293 18.5 15.8 51
2011 273 17.0 16.0 56
2012 279 17.0 16.3 57
2013 264 15.9 16.5 54.2
2014 252 15.5 16.2 56.7
2015 252 15.0 16.8 56
2016 316 20.0 15.8 58.2
2017 283 19.0 14.8 51.9
2018 268 17.5 15.3 57.8
2019 259 17.0 15.2 57.9
2020 267 17.5 15.2 61
2021 199 16.4 12.0 n/a
2022 208 17.5 11.8 78.4
2023 253 16.2 15.5 87.4
2024 260 16.2 16.0 88.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Montvale Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $718 (8.1%) $8,186 (91.9%) $8,904
2020 $475 (5.7%) $7,843 (94.3%) $8,318
2021 $568 (5.5%) $9,833 (94.5%) $10,400

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montvale Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 627th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 686th of 1114 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montvale Elementary)7972.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bedford County Public Schools)8377.3
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Montvale Elementary)6660
 6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Bedford County Public Schools)7470.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montvale Elementary)9380.6
 12.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County Public Schools)8474.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Montvale Elementary)7766.7
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Bedford County Public Schools)7676.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montvale Elementary)8059
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County Public Schools)8472.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Montvale Elementary)7345
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Bedford County Public Schools)8470.2
 13.9%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Montvale Elementary)8255
 27%
   5th Grade English Reading (Bedford County Public Schools)8473.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students259253
 2.3%
African American810
 25%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic311
 266.7%
Pacific Islander00
White245215
 12.2%
Two or More Races317
 466.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.9%87.4%
 29.4%


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Montvale Elementary ranks 504th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 260 students attended Montvale Elementary.

Students at Montvale Elementary are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Students who attend Montvale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Liberty Middle
High : Liberty High


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