Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Callaghan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Callaghan Elementary serves the west part of Covington, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 242 square miles, with typical drives to the school taking between 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of about 9.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest edge of the zone is located up to 15.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Callaghan Elementary School's student population of 270 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
270 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Callaghan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Callaghan Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#989 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
21%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Callaghan Elementary School's ranking?
Callaghan Elementary School is ranked #989 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Callaghan Elementary School?
270 students attend Callaghan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Callaghan Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Callaghan Elementary School?
Callaghan Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Callaghan Elementary School offer ?
Callaghan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Callaghan Elementary School part of?
Callaghan Elementary School is part of Alleghany Highlands School District.
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