Mcharg Elementary School

700 Twelfth St
Radford, VA 24141
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 381 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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mcharg Elementary School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mcharg Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
4%
18%
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Black
12%
22%
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White
72%
46%
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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 display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.
0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Mcharg Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mcharg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mcharg Elementary School?
381 students attend Mcharg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mcharg Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
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 PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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