Very Good
#533 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 29% in state
Gilbert Linkous Elementary
Elementary School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Blacksburg, VA
A Montgomery County Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
813 Toms Creek Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Math 87% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gilbert Linkous Elementary score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 86% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Gilbert Linkous Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated792/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blacksburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,496
Median home value
$412,300
Median rent
$1,266/mo
College educated
63.4%
Homeownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
33.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Dayspring Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Valley Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–9 | 1.1 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Christiansburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 3–5 | Not available | 419 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #6 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gilbert Linkous Elementary is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilbert Linkous Elementary
Gilbert Linkous Elementary is a public elementary school in Blacksburg, VA, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 312 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #533 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilbert Linkous Elementary
What grades does Gilbert Linkous Elementary serve?
Gilbert Linkous Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gilbert Linkous Elementary?
Gilbert Linkous Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Linkous Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Linkous Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gilbert Linkous Elementary rank in VA?
Gilbert Linkous Elementary ranks #533 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Gilbert Linkous Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilbert Linkous Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gilbert Linkous Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilbert Linkous Elementary has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gilbert Linkous Elementary a charter school?
No, Gilbert Linkous Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilbert Linkous Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gilbert Linkous Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilbert Linkous Elementary?
25.6% of students at Gilbert Linkous Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (540) 951-5726
- Area population (ZIP 24060)
- 48,197
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 27.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24060; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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