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Montrose Elementary School

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Montrose Elementary School ranks 95 th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

95^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 73% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Montrose Elementary School is a small, welcoming school in Charleston, WV, serving 224 students in grades PK-5 within the Kanawha County Schools district. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1, it offers a close-knit learning environment that has recently shown a remarkable academic turnaround.

The school's standout strength is mathematics. In the latest school year, Montrose achieved a 63.9% proficiency rate in math, significantly outpacing both the district (41.3%) and state (39.4%) averages. This strength is consistent across grade levels, with 3rd graders hitting 70.3% proficiency. This performance places Montrose in the upper-middle tier of nearby schools—well ahead of Bridgeview Elementary (38.6%) and Edgewood Elementary (31%), though still trailing elite performers like Holz Elementary (90.6%) and Kenna Elementary (85.7%). English Language Arts (ELA) performance is more modest at 51.9% proficiency, slightly above state averages but showing a notable 12-point gap compared to its math scores. Science scores are also on the rise, now exceeding state averages after a strong year-over-year improvement.

While the recent rebound is encouraging, parents should be aware of the school's history of performance volatility. Montrose has swung from a top-25 statewide ranking (2017-2019) to a low of 194th (2024-2025) before jumping back to 95th this year. This suggests performance can be sensitive to changes in each year's student cohort. The school operates efficiently, spending about $12,655 per student—comparable to neighbors like Ruthlawn Elementary and Weberwood Elementary—while achieving results that outpace several schools with higher funding. For families prioritizing strong math instruction in a supportive setting, Montrose is a solid choice, though those seeking top-tier ELA performance might also explore Overbrook Elementary or Holz.

224

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,072

Per pupil spending ?

47.8%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

631 Montrose Dr
Charleston, WV 25303-2603

(304) 348-1930

District: Kanawha County Schools

Students who attend Montrose Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	South Charleston Middle School
High:	South Charleston High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.5%

Two or more races:

16.5%

African American:

11.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 45th percentile in 2025 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (54% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 73rd (2026) from a 45th-percentile low (2025)

✓Above the West Virginia median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg45%

West Virginia avg44%

95^th of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From top 16% (2016) to top 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 38Elementary Schools in the Kanawha County Schools

23^rd of 55Kanawha County Schools among West Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	65.6	95 of 355	73.2%	★★★★☆
2025	44.7	194 of 355	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	59.9	127 of 368	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.2	155 of 368	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.0	89 of 375	76.3%	★★★★☆
2021	74.2	67 of 380	82.4%	★★★★☆
2019	87.2	26 of 383	93.2%	★★★★★
2018	85.4	25 of 392	93.6%	★★★★★
2017	75.3	69 of 399	82.7%	★★★★☆
2016	75.0	66 of 402	83.6%	★★★★☆
2015	82.0	37 of 408	90.9%	★★★★★
2014	86.9	21 of 422	95.0%	★★★★★
2013	82.4	36 of 428	91.6%	★★★★★
2012	90.0	15 of 426	96.5%	★★★★★
2011	89.6	16 of 426	96.2%	★★★★★
2010	91.2	16 of 427	96.3%	★★★★★
2009	87.8	16 of 420	96.2%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	58.0	51 of 187	72.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	60.6	98 of 300	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	34.2	220 of 302	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	40.4	206 of 316	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.2	175 of 317	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.5	132 of 325	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.4	50 of 322	84.5%	★★★★☆
2019	89.1	13 of 339	96.2%	★★★★★
2018	83.7	27 of 366	92.6%	★★★★★
2017	73.7	60 of 381	84.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	58.2	111 of 315	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	37.1	227 of 328	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.1	114 of 336	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.3	178 of 333	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.0	96 of 347	72.3%	★★★★☆
2021	74.7	39 of 335	88.4%	★★★★☆
2018	88.5	12 of 368	96.7%	★★★★★
2017	78.9	45 of 382	88.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	66.9	86 of 303	71.6%	★★★★☆
2025	54.1	140 of 305	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.2	58 of 325	82.2%	★★★★☆
2023	58.0	119 of 322	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	81.1	34 of 330	89.7%	★★★★☆
2021	62.1	94 of 333	71.8%	★★★★☆
2019	80.4	50 of 338	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	84.2	24 of 364	93.4%	★★★★★
2017	72.5	69 of 382	81.9%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	58.3	68 of 218	68.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	43.0	95 of 165	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	60.6	49 of 171	71.3%	★★★★☆
2024	70.5	33 of 183	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	62.6	52 of 180	71.1%	★★★★☆
2018	55.5	90 of 258	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	67.8	47 of 377	87.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	76.7	59 of 353	83.3%	★★★★☆
2025	42.0	201 of 353	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.8	118 of 367	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.4	124 of 366	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.5	57 of 373	84.7%	★★★★☆
2021	77.7	54 of 376	85.6%	★★★★☆
2019	88.5	22 of 373	94.1%	★★★★★
2018	86.0	22 of 374	94.1%	★★★★★
2017	76.0	64 of 382	83.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)83rd percentile+10 vs school

African American (2017)73rd percentile-10 vs school

Male (2026)72nd percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2017)69th percentile-14 vs school

Female (2026)67th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)65th percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2026)42nd percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics64%+24 vs state

English Language Arts52%+4 vs state

Science35%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)				WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)				WV Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics All Grades	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts All Grades	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Montrose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	631 Montrose Dr	Charleston	25303	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 348-1930	224	15	14.9	47.8%	158 (70.5%)	26 (11.6%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (16.5%)	65.6	95^th of 355 public elementary schools	73.2%		44.7	194^th of 355 public elementary schools	45.4%	99	70.3	58.1	62.5	63.9	54.1	48.4	52.5	51.9	35.0	$9,072	$324	$8,748
Weberwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	732 Gordon Dr	Charleston	25303	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 348-1924	247	16	15.4	37.7%	180 (72.9%)	32 (13.0%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (12.6%)	59.5	124^th of 355 public elementary schools	65.1%		51.8	163^rd of 355 public elementary schools	54.1%	39	53.9	53.1	60.5	56.0	41.0	43.8	60.5	48.6	47.4	$8,614	$634	$7,980
Kenna Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	198 Eureka Rd	Charleston	25314	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 348-6104	180	11	16.3	29.4%	140 (77.8%)	12 (6.7%)	4 (2.2%)	6 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.0%)	95.6	7^th of 355 public elementary schools	98.0%		89	21^st of 355 public elementary schools	94.1%	14	92.9	78.6	85.7	85.7	75.0	67.9	82.1	75.0	53.6	$10,085	$206	$9,879
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Florida St	Charleston	25302	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 348-1902	453	34	13.3	72.6%	206 (45.5%)	169 (37.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (16.1%)	9.1	351^st of 355 public elementary schools	1.1%		9.3	345^th of 355 public elementary schools	2.8%	6	32.4	22.9	32.7	28.9	22.7	17.4	26.5	21.8	18.4	$9,553	$2,559	$6,994
Overbrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	218 Oakwood Road	Charleston	25314	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 348-6179	375	22	17.0	39.2%	282 (75.2%)	38 (10.1%)	9 (2.4%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	35 (9.3%)	86.5	31^st of 355 public elementary schools	91.3%		86.9	26^th of 355 public elementary schools	92.7%	5	71.8	73.9	65.1	70.1	59.0	69.2	66.7	65.9	47.6	$6,805	$13	$6,791
Richmond Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4620 Spring Hill Ave	South Charleston	25309	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 766-0357	213	19	11.2	72.8%	129 (60.6%)	45 (21.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (17.4%)	41.6	217^th of 355 public elementary schools	38.9%		20.3	317^th of 355 public elementary schools	10.7%	100	50.0	60.0	32.0	48.1	54.2	50.0	44.0	49.4	8.0	$10,423	$2,085	$8,338
Bridgeview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5100 Ohio St	South Charleston	25309	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 766-0383	417	31	13.4	69.1%	290 (69.5%)	58 (13.9%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (15.3%)	24.4	300^th of 355 public elementary schools	15.5%		28.3	289^th of 355 public elementary schools	18.6%	11	47.8	40.0	28.9	38.6	39.1	41.8	36.5	39.2	17.3	$10,312	$2,359	$7,953
Ruthlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	736 Ruthdale Rd	Charleston	25309	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 744-9481	225	17	13.2	47.1%	198 (88.0%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.6%)	58	134^th of 355 public elementary schools	62.3%		29.1	280^th of 355 public elementary schools	21.1%	146	68.2	35.0	60.0	51.1	54.6	40.0	60.0	50.0	36.7	$8,486	$140	$8,345
Dunbar Intermediate Center	Public	3-5	1330 Myers Ave	Dunbar	25064	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 766-1570	232	19	12.2	71.6%	143 (61.6%)	44 (19.0%)	3 (1.3%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (15.9%)	33.6	261^st of 355 public elementary schools	26.5%		31.6	266^th of 355 public elementary schools	25.1%	5	45.2	57.5	27.4	43.3	33.9	50.7	46.6	44.2	17.8	$10,955	$3,046	$7,909
Edgewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Hawks Rdg	Charleston	25302	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 348-6631	413	35	11.8	77.0%	215 (52.1%)	125 (30.3%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (16.5%)	17.6	328^th of 355 public elementary schools	7.6%		7.9	351^st of 355 public elementary schools	1.1%	23	34.3	24.1	35.2	31.0	29.6	20.7	42.6	30.8	27.8	$9,605	$2,555	$7,050

Frequently Asked Questions about Montrose Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Montrose Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Montrose Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Charleston Middle School
High : South Charleston High School

What is the racial makeup of Montrose Elementary School?

Students at Montrose Elementary School are 71% White, 17% Two or more races, 12% African American.

How many students attend Montrose Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 224 students attended Montrose Elementary School.

What district is Montrose Elementary School in?

Kanawha County Schools

Is Montrose Elementary School a good school?

Montrose Elementary School ranks 95^th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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