Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Falling Branch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 56% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Falling Branch Elementary School's student population of 576 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Falling Branch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falling Branch Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#920 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
4%
22%
White
80%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falling Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Falling Branch Elementary School is ranked #920 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Falling Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Falling Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Montgomery Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Falling Branch Elementary School?
576 students attend Falling Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Falling Branch Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falling Branch Elementary School?
Falling Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Falling Branch Elementary School offer ?
Falling Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Falling Branch Elementary School part of?
Falling Branch Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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