Mcharg Elementary School

700 Twelfth St
Radford, VA 24141
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mcharg Elementary School serves 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mcharg Elementary School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mcharg Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
19%
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Black
10%
22%
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White
71%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Mcharg Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mcharg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mcharg Elementary School?
404 students attend Mcharg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mcharg Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcharg Elementary School?
Mcharg Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcharg Elementary School offer ?
Mcharg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcharg Elementary School part of?
Mcharg Elementary School is part of Radford City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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