Montrose Elementary School in Henrico, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Montrose Elementary School is a suburban public school in Henrico, Virginia that is part of Henrico County Public Schools. It serves 341 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.2:1. Its teachers have had 35 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

341 Students

24 Teachers

2820 Williamsburg Rd

Henrico, VA 23231 View local requests

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Montrose Elementary School Demographics

93%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

83%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Montrose Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 20, 2026

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