Callaghan Elementary School
Tel:
(540)965-1810
- Callaghan Elementary School serves 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Callaghan Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Callaghan Elementary School's student population of 205 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 205 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Callaghan Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Callaghan Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 72% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 16% |
| Black | n/a | 22% |
| White | 100% | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 6% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alleghany County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Callaghan Elementary School is Covington High School (5.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Edgemont Primary (6.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Covington Covington High School Grades: 8-12 | 365 students
5.2 miles
606 S. Lexington Avenue
Covington, VA 24426
(540)965-1410 5.2 8-12 365 - Covington Edgemont Primary Grades: PK-3 | 383 students
6.3 miles
574 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540)965-1420 6.3 PK-3 383 - Covington Jeter-watson Intermediate Grades: 4-7 | 303 students
6.3 miles
560 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540)965-1430 6.3 4-7 303 - Covington Jackson River Technical Center Vocational School
9.3 miles
105 E Country Club Lane
Covington, VA 24426
(540)862-1308 9.3 n/a n/a - Covington Alleghany High School Grades: 9-12 | 729 students
9.5 miles
210 Mountaineer Drive
Covington, VA 24426
(540)863-1700 9.5 9-12 729
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