- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, VA
Callaghan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Callaghan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510015201885
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Callaghan Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Callaghan Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Callaghan Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Covington, VA.
School address
District: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510015201885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Callaghan Elementary held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 510015201885 · Covington, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 15.9:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Alleghany High (818 students)
Callaghan Elementary held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Callaghan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alleghany High
Alleghany High
818 students
- Clifton Middle
Clifton Middle
594 students
- Jeter-Watson E
Jeter-Watson Elementary
491 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
415 students
- Covington High
Covington High
339 students
- This school 270
Callaghan Elementary
270 students
What this shows Callaghan Elementary reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Callaghan Elementary compares
Callaghan Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 31% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Virginia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,827
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Callaghan Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alleghany Highlands Public Schools reports $14,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Callaghan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleghany High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jeter-Watson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Covington High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Callaghan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Covington
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Callaghan Elementary
How many students attend Callaghan Elementary?
Callaghan Elementary has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Covington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Callaghan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Callaghan Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Callaghan Elementary?
75.7% of students at Callaghan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Callaghan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Callaghan Elementary is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Covington, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Callaghan Elementary?
Callaghan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Callaghan Elementary rank among schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Callaghan Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Covington, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Alleghany Highlands Public Schools?
Besides Callaghan Elementary, Alleghany Highlands Public Schools also operates Alleghany High (818 students), Clifton Middle (594 students), and Jeter-Watson Elementary (491 students). See the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district page for the complete list.