Montvale Elementary

One Little Patriot Dr
Montvale, VA 24122

253 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Montvale Elementary, located on One Little Patriot Drive in Montvale, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bedford County Public Schools system. As a community-centered school, it focuses on providing a nurturing environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years. The school takes pride in fostering a strong sense of spirit and belonging, frequently utilizing the "Patriot" identity to instill values of citizenship, responsibility, and collaboration among its student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Montvale Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character education. By integrating modern learning standards with a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while building a solid educational foundation. Its location in the rural setting of Montvale allows for a close-knit school culture, where teachers, staff, and families work in partnership to ensure a positive and enriching experience for every learner.

253

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montvale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	11
Black	10
Two or More	17

White
215 (85.0 %)
Two or More
17 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
11 (4.3 %)
Black
10 (4.0 %)

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:	Bedford County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)947-2241
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
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 18

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 38