Callaghan Elementary School

4050 Midland Trail
Covington, VA 24426
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 257 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Callaghan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Callaghan Elementary School's student population of 257 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

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 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#989 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
70-74%
68%
(20-21)
60-64%
69%
(20-21)
40-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
93%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
257 students attend Callaghan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Callaghan Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Callaghan Elementary School?
Callaghan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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