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Enrollment
383
Elementary
DISTRICT 428 · STATE 499
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RADFORD CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 510318001344
McHarg Elementary
700 Twelfth St, Radford, VA 24141 · (540) 731-3652 · Radford city
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL383 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
340 students
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 66%
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 | 44 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 97 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 106 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 136 | 36% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 71% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Radford City Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like McHarg Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| McHarg Elementary this school | 383 | 88.8% | N/A |
| Thomas C. McSwain Elementary Staunton | 449 | 84.9% | 88.2% |
| Tye River Elementary Arrington | 360 | 85.3% | 70.5% |
| Critzer Elementary Pulaski | 416 | 91.3% | 70.9% |
| Herman L. Horn Elementary Vinton | 399 | 82.5% | 80.4% |
| Riverlawn Elementary Fairlawn | 380 | 91.6% | 68.0% |
Matched among Virginia 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 McHarg Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 383 | #851 of 1,176 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #389 of 1,105 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.2% | #773 of 1,106 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 88.8% | #364 of 1,157 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.1% | #298 of 324 |
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
383
-367 (-49%) vs 2020
-18% since 1990-91, when it was 466
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
was 28.9:1
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 | 383 | 29 | 13.2:1 | 89% (340) |
| 2023-24 | 391 | 30.3 | 12.9:1 | 73% (285) |
| 2022-23 | 404 | 27.3 | 14.8:1 | 82% (331) |
| 2020-21 | 750 | 26 | 28.9:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 379 | 23 | 16.5:1 | 58% (220) |
| 2015-16 | 410 | 25 | 16.4:1 | 56% (229) |
| 2010-11 | 376 | 25 | 15.0:1 | 44% (167) |
| 2000-01 | 443 | 34 | 13.0:1 | 25% (110) |
| 1990-91 | 466 | 26 | 17.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for McHarg Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (379 to 383); teachers up 26% (23 to 29).
About McHarg Elementary
McHarg Elementary operates as a small elementary school in Radford, Virginia. School enrollment was 383 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 2. The average among elementary schools in Virginia is roughly 499 students; this school is 23% smaller than that.
Radford City Public Schools serves 3,321 students across 5 schools.
By race and ethnicity, McHarg Elementary is 69% White. Beyond that, enrollment is 12% Black, 12% multiracial, and 6% Hispanic. In Radford city overall, about 82% of residents are White. By the diversity index, McHarg Elementary comes in at 49%.
Dividing enrollment by its 29 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 13.2:1. Elementary schools in Virginia average about 13.8:1, a similar figure. McHarg Elementary reports 89% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Radford city is 78%.
Among Radford city residents, median household income is about $57,348, about 38% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. McHarg Elementary is one of 5 public schools in Radford city, which together enroll about 3,321 students.
The next-closest public school is Radford City Virtual, about 0.3 miles away. In all, 6 other public schools sit within five miles of McHarg Elementary.
NCES describes the area around McHarg Elementary as Town: Fringe, meaning in a town close to an urbanized area.
The school counted 750 students in 2020-21 and 383 in 2024-25. A shift in the grades offered could account for part of the difference. The ratio of students to teachers went from 28.9:1 to 13.2:1 over the same years.
Parents and students can post about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs at McHarg Elementary. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Radford city at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,726
Census ACS
Median income
$57,348
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
3,321 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Radford City Public Schools
- Radford City VirtualCombined · 1,694 students
- Radford HighHigh · 506 students
- Belle Heth ElementaryElementary · 473 students
- John N. Dalton IntermediateMiddle · 265 students
Other schools in Radford
- Radford City VirtualCombined · 1,694 students
- Radford HighHigh · 506 students
- Belle Heth ElementaryElementary · 473 students
- John N. Dalton IntermediateMiddle · 265 students
- Belview ElementaryElementary · 245 students
- Indian Valley ElementaryElementary · 110 students
Nearby schools
- Radford City Virtual0.3 mi · 1,694
- John N. Dalton Intermediate1.0 mi · 265
- Radford High1.0 mi · 506
- Belle Heth Elementary1.1 mi · 473
- Riverlawn Elementary2.2 mi · 380
- Belview Elementary4.8 mi · 245
Frequently asked questions
About McHarg ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at McHarg Elementary?
McHarg Elementary enrolls approximately 383 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does McHarg Elementary serve?
McHarg Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many teachers does McHarg Elementary have?
McHarg Elementary employs 29 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.
What is the student diversity at McHarg Elementary?
Student demographics at McHarg Elementary are roughly 69% White, 6% Hispanic, 12% Black, 1% Asian, 12% Two or more.
What district is McHarg Elementary in?
McHarg Elementary is part of Radford City Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.