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What's the biggest difference between MONTGOMERY EL and what you expected?
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Enrollment
672
Elementary
DISTRICT 611 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MONTGOMERY ISD·NCES 483126003512
Montgomery Elementary School
13755 LIBERTY ST, MONTGOMERY, TX 77316 · (936) 276-3600 · Montgomery County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL672 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
47 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
270 students
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 42 | 6% |
| Kindergarten | 98 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 111 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 94 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 128 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 94 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 105 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (98) is 7% smaller than its 5th grade class (105).
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
63.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +34.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
52.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +25.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 63 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 52 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 34 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 25 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 36.0% | 27.0% | 22.0% | 15.0% |
| Mathematics | 23.0% | 29.0% | 23.0% | 25.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 63.0% | 52.0% |
| 2024-25 | 66.0% | 51.0% |
| 2023-24 | 65.0% | 55.0% |
| 2022-23 | 54.0% | 54.0% |
| 2021-22 | 52.0% | 56.0% |
| 2020-21 | 29.0% | 27.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
55.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
56.5%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.4pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 55% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 57% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Montgomery Elementary School
Montgomery Elementary School's state test result (55.1% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Elementary School this school | 672 | 40.2% | 55.1% |
| Kathryn Griffis Elementary School CADDO MILLS | 669 | 38.9% | 61.3% |
| Miller Elementary School LUBBOCK | 675 | 41.2% | 64.2% |
| Seven Hills Elementary School RHOME | 707 | 43.3% | 39.8% |
| Bess Brannen Elementary School LAKE JACKSON | 747 | 38.8% | 70.3% |
| Reeves-Hinger Elementary School CANYON | 669 | 42.0% | 66.2% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Montgomery Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Montgomery County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 55.1% | #1,057 of 4,401 | #35 of 77 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 52.0% | #1,600 of 4,466 ▼ 48 | #36 of 77 ▲ 4 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 63.0% | #1,190 of 4,466 ▼ 192 | #24 of 77 ▼ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +3.5pp | #2,355 of 3,998 | #37 of 70 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 672 | #1,107 of 4,938 | #54 of 79 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #1,740 of 4,622 | #28 of 78 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.0% | #1,696 of 4,628 | #42 of 78 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.2% | #3,937 of 4,789 | #51 of 78 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -23.4% | #901 of 2,838 | #9 of 37 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
672
+137 (+26%) vs 2020
0% since 1990-91, when it was 672
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 14.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 672 | 47.2 | 14.2:1 | 40% (270) |
| 2023-24 | 626 | 44.2 | 14.2:1 | 43% (272) |
| 2022-23 | 595 | 40.9 | 14.5:1 | 45% (269) |
| 2020-21 | 535 | 37 | 14.5:1 | 43% (229) |
| 2017-18 | 877 | 56.5 | 15.5:1 | 37% (325) |
| 2015-16 | 754 | 49 | 15.4:1 | 38% (289) |
| 2010-11 | 715 | 48 | 14.9:1 | 43% (308) |
| 2000-01 | 621 | 37 | 16.8:1 | 35% (217) |
| 1990-91 | 672 | 35 | 19.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Montgomery Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 23% (877 to 672); teachers down 16% (56.5 to 47.2).
About Montgomery Elementary School
Montgomery Elementary School, a mid-sized elementary school, is located in MONTGOMERY, Texas. It has an enrollment of 672 students in pre-K through 5. That compares with an average of about 519 students for elementary schools in Texas.
Montgomery Elementary School is among 12 schools run by MONTGOMERY ISD, which serves 9,889 students.
About 56% of the student body at Montgomery Elementary School is White. Other students are 34% Hispanic, 5% Black, and 4% multiracial. By comparison, Montgomery County residents are about 67% White. A diversity index of 57% means there is a 57% chance two randomly chosen students at Montgomery Elementary School are from different groups.
The school has 47.2 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 14.2 students per teacher. The average for elementary schools in Texas is 15.1:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. The school reported 40% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25.
Given its share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Montgomery Elementary School would be expected to post about 56.5%. Its actual average proficiency rate across its state test results is 55.1%.
Looking at the county, Montgomery County, median household income comes to about $97,701, about 39% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. The county has 160 public schools and about 134,595 students.
Montgomery Elementary School's nearest public school is Montgomery High School (about 1.4 miles). Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools. Compared with its nearest neighbors, Montgomery Elementary School ranks 7th of 9 on average proficiency.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Fringe, meaning it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased 26%.
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Montgomery County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
684,432
Census ACS
Median income
$97,701
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
160
134,595 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MONTGOMERY ISD
- Lake Creek High SchoolHigh · 1,692 students
- Montgomery High SchoolHigh · 1,523 students
- Oak Hills Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,311 students
- Montgomery Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,083 students
- Madeley Ranch Elementary SchoolElementary · 714 students
- Keenan Elementary SchoolElementary · 713 students
Other schools in MONTGOMERY
- Lake Creek High SchoolHigh · 1,692 students
- Montgomery High SchoolHigh · 1,523 students
- Oak Hills Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,311 students
- Montgomery Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,083 students
- Stewart Elementary SchoolElementary · 914 students
- Madeley Ranch Elementary SchoolElementary · 714 students
Other Montgomery Elementary schools
10 other US public schools in 7 states are named Montgomery Elementary. Montgomery Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 11.
- Montgomery Elementary SchoolHOUSTON, TX · 373 students
- Montgomery Elementary SchoolSAN ANTONIO, TX · 248 students
- Montgomery Elementary SchoolBrookhaven, GA · 728 students
- Montgomery Elementary SchoolNorth Wales, PA · 611 students
- Montgomery Elementary SchoolCincinnati, OH · 566 students
Nearby schools
- Montgomery High School1.4 mi · 1,523
- Lincoln Elementary School1.6 mi · 472
- Montgomery Junior High School2.0 mi · 1,083
- Stewart Creek Elementary School2.2 mi · 422
- Creekside Elementary School2.5 mi · 591
- Lake Creek High School3.0 mi · 1,692
Frequently asked questions
About Montgomery Elementary SchoolHow large is Montgomery Elementary School?
Montgomery Elementary School enrolls approximately 672 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Montgomery Elementary School serve?
Montgomery Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many teachers does Montgomery Elementary School have?
Montgomery Elementary School employs 47 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Montgomery Elementary School?
Student demographics at Montgomery Elementary School are roughly 56% White, 34% Hispanic, 5% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Montgomery Elementary School?
Montgomery Elementary School is overseen by MONTGOMERY ISD in Montgomery County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.