- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Radford, VA
Mcharg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mcharg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510318001344
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcharg Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Radford · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcharg Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcharg Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Radford, VA.
School address
District: Radford City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510318001344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Mcharg Elementary held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 510318001344 · Radford, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 14.2:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Radford City Virtual (1,694 students)
Mcharg Elementary held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mcharg Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Radford City V
Radford City Virtual
1,694 students
- Radford High 506
Radford High
506 students
- Belle Heth Ele 473
Belle Heth Elementary
473 students
- This school 383
Mcharg Elementary
383 students
- John N. Dalton 265
John N. Dalton Intermediate
265 students
What this shows Mcharg Elementary reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcharg Elementary compares
Mcharg 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 42% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Mcharg Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
District finance for Radford City Public Schools reports $9,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcharg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford City Virtual | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Radford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Heth Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John N. Dalton Intermediate | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcharg Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Radford
2 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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcharg Elementary
How many students attend Mcharg Elementary?
Mcharg Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Radford, VA. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcharg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcharg Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcharg Elementary?
81.9% of students at Mcharg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcharg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mcharg Elementary is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Radford, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcharg Elementary?
Mcharg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Mcharg Elementary rank among public schools in Radford?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcharg Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Radford, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Radford on the city page.
What other schools are in Radford City Public Schools?
Besides Mcharg Elementary, Radford City Public Schools also operates Radford City Virtual (1,694 students), Radford High (506 students), and Belle Heth Elementary (473 students). See the Radford City Public Schools district page for the complete list.