Falling Branch Elementary

735 Falling Branch Rd
Christiansburg, VA 24073

fbes.mcps.org

535 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Falling Branch Elementary School, located in Christiansburg, Virginia, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of foundational skills for its young students. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, the school aims to prepare children for future success while encouraging active participation and collaboration among students, faculty, and families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Falling Branch Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates both academic rigor and social-emotional learning. The school leverages its location in the Christiansburg community to build strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders, creating a collaborative atmosphere that supports student achievement. With a focus on inclusive practices and effective communication, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and supported throughout their formative elementary years.

535

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Falling Branch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	65
Black	32
Asian	2
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

White
394 (73.6%)
Hispanic
65 (12.1%)
Two or More
41 (7.7%)
Black
32 (6.0%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)381-6145
Website:	http://fbes.mcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	474
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 93