Falling Branch Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Christiansburg, Virginia 24073 · Montgomery County Public Schools
#509 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#8975 of 50,301 nationally
About Falling Branch Elementary
Falling Branch Elementary is a public elementary located in Christiansburg, in the Montgomery County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 535 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 509th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 535.
There are 5 schools in Christiansburg; Falling Branch Elementary ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)84%
- Reading proficiency (30%)81%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Falling Branch Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Falling Branch Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Christiansburg Primary
Christiansburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
346 students · 3.9 km away
Christiansburg Elementary
Christiansburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
401 students · 4.1 km away
Christiansburg High
Christiansburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,072 students · 4.7 km away
Christiansburg Middle
Christiansburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students · 4.8 km away
Auburn Middle
Riner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students · 9.5 km away
Auburn Elementary
Riner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students · 9.7 km away
Auburn High
Riner · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students · 9.7 km away
Margaret Beeks Elementary
Blacksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students · 10 km away
Shawsville Middle
Shawsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
193 students · 12 km away
Blacksburg High
Blacksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,325 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
George W. Carver Intermediate
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
535 students
Jackson Davis Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Harry E. James Elementary
Hopewell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
Preston Park Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
Carlin Springs Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
Forestdale Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
537 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Falling Branch Elementary a good school?
Falling Branch Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 73.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #509 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Falling Branch Elementary rank in Virginia?
Falling Branch Elementary ranks #509 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #8975 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Falling Branch Elementary?
Falling Branch Elementary had 535 students in 2025.
Is Falling Branch Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Falling Branch Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Falling Branch Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Falling Branch Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.