Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School ranks in the top 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#676 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
76%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School is ranked #676 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arthur R. Ware Elementary School, Bessie Weller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School?
429 students attend Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School?
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School offer ?
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School part of?
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School is part of Staunton City School District.
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