Eastern Montgomery Elementary

4580 Eastern Montgomery Ln.
Elliston, VA 24087

emes.mcps.org

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eastern Montgomery Elementary School (EMES), located in Elliston, Virginia, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and building strong teacher-student relationships, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into the middle school years.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Eastern Montgomery Elementary places a significant value on community involvement and school spirit. The school leverages its location in Elliston to create a tight-knit campus culture where families are encouraged to participate in school events and educational initiatives. With a commitment to modern instruction and a focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student body, EMES serves as a central hub for childhood education in the eastern portion of Montgomery County.

385

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastern Montgomery Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	42
Black	7
Two or More	17

White
319 (82.9 %)
Hispanic
42 (10.9 %)
Two or More
17 (4.4 %)
Black
7 (1.8 %)

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)268-1147
Website:	http://emes.mcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	331
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 43

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 68