D.J. Montague Elementary

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools

5380 Centerville Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188

515 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

D.J. Montague Elementary School, located on Centerville Road in Williamsburg, Virginia, is a key part of the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of elementary-aged learners, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to prepare students for future academic success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its core academics, D.J. Montague is known for being a community-centered institution that values the partnership between families, educators, and the local area. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and resources that aim to build character and inclusivity among its students. By focusing on both rigorous standards and a nurturing atmosphere, D.J. Montague strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

515

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for D.J. Montague Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	49
Black	143
Asian	16
Two or More	49
Pacific Islander	1

White
257 (49.9%)
Black
143 (27.8%)
Hispanic
49 (9.5%)
Two or More
49 (9.5%)
Asian
16 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Phone:	(757)258-3022
Website:	http://wjccschools.org/djm/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 85