Mcharg Elementary School serves 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Attendance Zone: MCHARG ELEM's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Radford, VA, encompassing approximately 10.2 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcharg Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
383 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcharg Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
12%
21%
White
69%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mcharg Elementary School?
383 students attend Mcharg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mcharg Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 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 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcharg Elementary School offer ?
Mcharg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mcharg Elementary School part of?
Mcharg Elementary School is part of Radford City School District.
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