CHRISTIANSBURG PRIMARY

240 Betty Drive
Christiansburg, VA 24073

cps.mcps.org

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

405

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHRISTIANSBURG PRIMARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	32
Black	36
Asian	3
Two or More	40
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
289 (71.4 %)
Two or More
40 (9.9 %)
Black
36 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
32 (7.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)382-5175
Website:	http://cps.mcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 153

Grade 2 138