Serving 515 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
D.j. Montague Elementary School's student population of 515 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
515 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
D.j. Montague Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D.j. Montague Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#592 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
28%
21%
White
50%
44%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
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 #592 out of 1,773 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?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
515 students attend D.j. Montague Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of D.j. Montague Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 13:1, which is lower than 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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