Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, D.j. Montague Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
D.j. Montague Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
D.j. Montague Elementary School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
D.j. Montague Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D.j. Montague Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#676 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
25%
22%
White
53%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D.j. Montague Elementary School's ranking?
D.j. Montague Elementary School is ranked #676 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are D.j. Montague Elementary School often compared to?
D.j. Montague Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School, Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School, Matoaka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend D.j. Montague Elementary School?
520 students attend D.j. Montague Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of D.j. Montague Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D.j. Montague Elementary School?
D.j. Montague Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does D.j. Montague Elementary School offer ?
D.j. Montague Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is D.j. Montague Elementary School part of?
D.j. Montague Elementary School is part of Williamsburg-James City County School District.
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