CHRISTIANSBURG PRIMARY SCHOOL

Christiansburg Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Christiansburg, VA with about 446 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Christiansburg Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Christiansburg Primary School, located at 240 Betty Drive in Christiansburg, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for its youngest students, typically focusing on early childhood education and primary grade levels. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development, the school aims to prepare children for long-term academic success while building a strong sense of community.

As a pillar of the local Christiansburg area, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the wider community to support student growth. Their programming is designed to meet the diverse needs of young learners, often incorporating developmentally appropriate practices that encourage curiosity and engagement. For parents and community members interested in learning more about the school’s curriculum, upcoming events, or faculty information, the official website at [http://cps.mcps.org](http://cps.mcps.org) serves as a primary hub for updates and school resources.

For more information, contact Christiansburg Primary at (540) 382-5175 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

240 Betty Drive
Christiansburg, VA 24073
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CHRISTIANSBURG PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Christiansburg, VA with about 446 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
446
Teachers:
33.25
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 446 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHRISTIANSBURG PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.6%
Two or more races
7.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%
Black or African American
5.2%
Asian
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.